{"product_id":"mystery-old-smoker-stars-found-melissa-p-thurman-9798878090827","title":"Mystery ''Old Smoker'' Stars Found in the Milky Way: Galactic Search For Protostars Yields An Unexpected Stellar Discovery - Unraveling The Puzzle","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagine a grumpy grandpa star who suddenly gets the hiccups, but instead of burping soda, it coughs up massive clouds of dust and gas!\u003cbr\u003eThat's what the \"old smokers\" are: aging red giants in our galaxy who surprised astronomers with their dramatic outbursts. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese outbursts challenge our understanding of how stars die and might be enriching the universe for future star and planet formation, making them cosmic recyclers with a flair for the dramatic. Their dusty whispers hold secrets about our galaxy's history and potentially, about the possibility of life in other star systems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book unravels the fascinating phenomenon of \"old smoker\" stars, red giants near the end of their lives who dramatically puff out clouds of dust and gas, defying our understanding of stellar death. It's a celestial detective story, unraveling the secrets embedded in their dusty whispers and uncovering their impact on the universe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe'll uncover the unique behavior of these enigmatic stars, challenge existing theories of stellar evolution, and witness their potential role in galactic recycling and the development of habitable planets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the lens of \"old smokers,\" we'll uncover the interconnectedness of stellar processes and the delicate dance between life and death within the cosmos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is not just about stars; it's about the human quest to understand our place in the universe. It ignites a sense of wonder, sparks curiosity, and invites us to join the cosmic dance, listening to the echoes of \"old smokers\" and embracing the endless possibilities that lie beyond the veil of the unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa P. Thurman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798878090827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Melissa P. Thurman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996819468543,"sku":"9798878090827","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mystery-old-smoker-stars-found-melissa-p-thurman-9798878090827","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}