The Hundred Greatest Stars

The Hundred Greatest Stars

While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures. James B. Kaler is an internationally recognized expert on stars and their formation. A professor of astronomy at the University of Illinois, he is the author of "Stars and Their Spectra" (Cambridge), "Stars" (Freeman/Scientific American Library), "Cosmic Clouds" (Freeman/Scientific American Library), and numerous articles for popular and professional astronomy magazines.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Copernicus
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 10678864
Color Blue
ReleaseDate 2002-06-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780387954363

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