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The first graduate-level textbook devoted to star formation, this work fills a glaring gap. It covers all relevant areas of current research in this vital area of astronomy. While the emphasis is on theory, observations are also treated in a thorough and lucid manner.
Dr. Karl M. Menten
Director, Max-Planck-Institute for Radioastronomy
and Professor for Experimental Astrophysics,
Bonn University
This is a timely treatment of one of the forefront issues in modern astronomy. Deciphering how stars form is fundamental to our understanding of the universe. This well written and illustrated text treats star
formation comprehensively, utilising the latest observations and theoretical insights, at a level that is appropriate for a physics major. It serves a unique role, in assembling and reviewing a reservoir of
knowledge that can only be found in academic journals, and provides a masterly overview of an important field.
Joseph Silk
Savilian Professor of Astronomy
Oxford University
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive treatment of star formation, one of the most active fields of modern astronomy. The reader is guided through the subject in a logically compelling manner. Starting from a general description of stars and interstellar clouds, the authors delineate the earliest phases of stellar evolution. They discuss formation activity not only in the Milky Way, but also in other galaxies, both now and in the remote past. Theory and observation are thoroughly integrated, with the aid of numerous figures and images. In summary, this volume is an invaluable resource, both as a text for physics and astronomy graduate students, and as a reference for professional scientists.
The Formation of Stars
The Formation of Stars,Steven W. Stahler,Francesco Palla,John Wiley & Sons,3527405593,Astronomy - General,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Astronomy,Stars, interstellar matter
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