Picture 1 of 4
Gallery
Picture 1 of 4
Have one to sell?
Atoms, Stars, and Nebulae Paperback Lawrence H. Aller
US $5.00
ApproximatelyS$ 6.42
or Best Offer
Condition:
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $4.47 (approx S$ 5.74) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Yorkville, Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 6 Sep and Fri, 12 Sep to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:235819794946
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Atoms, Stars, and Nebulae Paperback Lawrence H. Aller
- Features
- Ex-Library
- ISBN
- 9780521310406
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521310407
ISBN-13
9780521310406
eBay Product ID (ePID)
557572
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Publication Name
Atoms, Stars, and Nebulae
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics
Publication Year
1991
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
90-043349
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
"Aller's remarkable book is highly recommended as a brief, nonmathematical survey of the basics of modern astrophysics." Choice, "Aiming his book at the interested lay reader, Aller has written an excellent and detailed account of where stars come from, what makes them shine, how they evolve, and what happens when their lives have run their course." Astronomy
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
523.01
Table Of Content
1. Introducing stars and nebulae; 2. Stellar rainbows; 3. Atoms and molecules; 4. The climate in a stellar atmosphere; 5. Analysing the stars; 6. Dwarfs, giants, and supergiants; 7. What makes a star shine?; 8. The youth and middle age of a common star; 9. Wind, dust and pulsations; 10. A star's last hurray?; 11. The interstellar medium and gaseous nebulae; 12. Uncommon stars and their sometimes violent behaviour; 13. High energy astronomy.
Synopsis
This book, first published in 1991, tells the story of how astronomy and physics work together to unravel many mysteries of stars and nebulae. Stress is laid on a non-technical description of how an understanding of these objects is obtained, not on just a mere review of facts. After a succinct, non-mathematical excursion into the principles of radiation and atomic structure, the text explains in simple terms the physical processes at work in stars and gaseous nebulae. A survey of masses, dimensions, luminosities, temperatures and chemical composition of stars is followed by an exploration of their interiors and how stars generate energy. An account of the exciting new field of high energy astronomy and the origin of cosmic rays is given at the end of the book. This is the ideal introduction for physics and astronomy students to the important field of modern astronomics. It should also appeal to amateur astronomers and the reader interested in the life history of a star., This volume, first published in 1991, tells the story of how astronomy and physics work together to unravel many mysteries of stars and nebulae. It ties together the episodes in the history of a star, be it a modest one like the sun or a massive object destined to form a supernova., In a nontechnical fashion, this book tells the story of how astronomy and physics work together to unravel many mysteries of stars and nebulae. Professor Aller's descriptions stress deeper understanding of these objects, not just a mere review of facts. After a succinct, nonmathematical excursion into the principles of radiation and atomic structure, he explains in simple terms the physical processes at work in stars and gaseous nebulae. A survey of masses, dimensions, luminosities, temperatures, and chemical compositions of stars is followed by an exploration of their interiors and how stars generate energy. The life histories of stars, from origin through final demise, sometimes through variability to beautiful nebulae, sometimes via violent explosions as supernovae, is recounted in detail. The exotic life histories of many double stars, some of which produce novae, are also described, and the origins of chemical elements in dense stellar cores and the vital role played by gas and dust between the stars is explained. The book closes with an account of the exciting new field of high-energy astronomy and the origin of cosmic rays. This is the ideal introduction to the important field of modern astrophysics for physics and astronomy students. It should also appeal to amateur astronomers interested in the life history of a star, be it a modest one such as our sun or a massive object destined to become a supernovae.
LC Classification Number
QB461 .A568 1991
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (387)
- p***n (2758)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++ dealer and transaction
- 7***l (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you so much!! I love my new McDonald’s cup to add to my collection.
- i***l (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSeller was amazing, fast shipping,Great communication. Very easy transaction. Quality is better than expected. Value was awesome. 5 star seller.
Seller feedback (387)
- p***n (2758)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++ dealer and transaction
- 7***l (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you so much!! I love my new McDonald’s cup to add to my collection.
- i***l (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSeller was amazing, fast shipping,Great communication. Very easy transaction. Quality is better than expected. Value was awesome. 5 star seller.