| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 343 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Astronomy and astrophysics library, 0941-7834 |
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Astronomy and astrophysics library. 0941-7834
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| Contents |
Overview -- Molecular Clouds and the Onset of Star Formation -- Protostar Collapse -- Rotating Protostars and Accretion Disks -- Massive Star Formation -- Formation of Binary Systems -- The Formation of the First Stars -- Pre-main-sequence Evolution -- Summary: Issues in Galactic Star Formation -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
Understanding star formation is one of the key fields in present-day astrophysics. This book treats a wide variety of the physical processes involved, as well as the main observational discoveries, with key points being discussed in detail. The current star formation in our galaxy is emphasized, because the most detailed observations are available for this case. The book presents a comparison of the various scenarios for star formation, discusses the basic physics underlying each one, and follows in detail the history of a star from its initial state in the interstellar gas to its becoming a c |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Stars -- Formation.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Stars -- Formation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783642150630 |
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3642150632 |
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3642150624 |
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9783642150623 |
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