Stars and their Spectra : An Introduction to the Spectral Sequence
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'... a thorough and up-to-date survey of their spectral and photometric properties, structure and evolution, and how we find out about all this.' Sky and Telescope
'... well written and makes interesting reading ... will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in stellar properties.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'... a popular and well written account of our present day knowledge of stellar astronomy ... strongly recommended ... a stimulating and informative read.' Observatory
Book Description
This unique and informative text describes how stars are classified according to their spectral qualities and temperature. James Kaler explains the alphabet of stellar astronomy, running from cool M stars to hot O stars, and tells the story of their evolution. Before embarking on a voyage of cosmic discovery, the author discusses the fundamental properties of stars, their atomic structure and the formation of spectra. Then, Kaler considers each star type individually and explores its spectra in detail. A review of unusual, hard-to-classify stars, and a discussion of data related to the birth, life and death of stars round out the text. This book is an important resource for all amateur astronomers and students of astronomy. Professionals will find it a refreshing read as well.
Stars and their Spectra: An Introduction to the Spectral Sequence,James B. Kaler,Cambridge University Press,0521585708,Astronomy - General,Cosmology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Stars,Science / Astronomy,Stars - Spectra,Stars, interstellar matter
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