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This textbook gives a clear account of the manner in which knowledge in many branches of physics such as gravitation, thermodynamics, atomic physics and nuclear physics can be combined to gain an understanding of the structure and evolution of stars. A major aim is to present the subject as one in which advances are still being made. The first half is an account of the observational properties of stars and a discussion of the equations that govern their structure. The second part discusses recent theoretical work on stellar evolution. The successes of the theory are stressed, but attention is also drawn to phenomena that are not completely understood. This is a new edition of a widely-used textbook first published in 1970. New topics include mass loss from stars and close binary stars.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #403612 in Books
• Published on: 1994-06-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

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Although this text book was originally written for 16 - 18 (A-level) students, it has a greater application for those studying astronomy or astrophysics at degree level. The highly technical nature of this book means that it is not really readable to anyone outside of these fields, hence not a 5-star rating. However, this is an incredably useful textbook if you are studying for a university degree which involves some astrophysical elements.