Stars as Fossils: Galactic History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783384228208)

In "Stars as Fossils: Galactic History," the night sky becomes a vast museum, filled with celestial clues to our galaxy's extraordinary past. This book explores the remarkable use of white dwarfs - the embers of once-mighty stars - as fossils that whisper secrets about the Milky Way's evolution. Forget about dusty museum exhibits. "Stars as Fossils" delves into the cutting-edge science of white dwarf analysis. You'll discover how astronomers unlock the composition and age of these stellar remnants, piecing together a timeline of explosive supernovae and stellar mergers that shaped our galaxy. The book isn't just about the distant past. It explores how studying white dwarfs sheds light on the future of our own sun and the ultimate fate of our solar system. "Stars as Fossils" is a fascinating journey through cosmic time, revealing how the faint glow of a white dwarf can illuminate the grand narrative of galactic evolution.

Author: Nama
ISBN-10: 3384228200
ISBN-13: 9783384228208
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Language: English
Published: 05/14/2024
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d