Principles of Star Formation

Autori

• Peter Bodenheimer

Serie

• Biblioteca di Astronomia e Astrofisica

Parametri

• 360 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Spazio e astronomia

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Focusing on the intricate processes of star formation, this book explores both theoretical and observational aspects, emphasizing current star formation in our galaxy due to the wealth of available data. It compares various star formation scenarios and delves into the fundamental physics behind each. The narrative tracks a star's journey from its inception in interstellar gas to its final equilibrium state, presenting robust evidence for the evolutionary path and highlighting methods for comparing theoretical predictions with observational findings.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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