Atoms, stars, and nebulae / Lawrence H. Aller.
| Author/creator | Aller, Lawrence H. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1991. |
| Description | xiii, 366 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introducing the stars and nebulae -- Stellar rainbows -- Atoms and molecules : stellar building blocks -- The climate in a stellar atmosphere -- Analyzing the stars -- Dwarfs, giants, and supergiants -- What makes the stars shine? -- The youth and middle age of a common star -- Wind, dust, and pulsations : a star's last hurrah! -- The interstellar medium and gaseous nebulae -- Uncommon stars and their sometimes violent behavior -- High-energy astronomy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-355) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 90043349 |
| ISBN | 0521325129 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0521310407 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QB461 .A568 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |