100 Billion Suns

by Rudolf Kippenhahn

Hardcover, 1983

Status

Available

Call number

QB806 .K5313

Genres

Publication

Basic Books (1983), Edition: First Edition, 264 pages

Description

How are the nuclear power plants we call "stars" formed? Where do they get their energy and how do they die--and what does this suggest about the future of the universe? One of the most popular books written on astrophysics, 100 Billion Suns provides an exhilarating and authoritative life history of the stars.

User reviews

LibraryThing member jamessavik
Although somewhat dated, this book is a good introduction the the stellar astronomy and evolution.
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LibraryThing member name99
A very simple introduction to stellar astronomy, but good as an overview;
just what I wanted to get a feel for the field.

Subjects

Stars Evolution

Language

English

Original language

German

Physical description

264 p.; 9.3 inches

ISBN

0465052630 / 9780465052639

Barcode

116

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