An Introduction to Star Formation

by Derek Ward-Thompson, Anthony P. Whitworth, Anthony P Whitworth, et al.

Book Overview

Guiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star formation. It examines the underlying physical processes that govern the evolution from a molecular cloud core to a main-sequence star, and focuses on the formation of solar-mass stars. Each chapter combines theory and observation, helping readers to connect with and understand the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107483522
• ISBN13: 9781107483521
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"