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Science with the Atacama Large Millimeter Array
Springer 2008; US$ 149.99Currently under construction in the Andean Altiplano, Northern Chile, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is the most ambitious astronomy facility under construction. ALMA is a radio interferometer composed of 54 antennas of 12 m diameter, and twelve 7 m antennas with about 6600 square meters of total collecting area. Initially covering the most... more...
An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars
Springer 2013; US$ 47.99An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with a background and introduction of basic astronomical concepts. Although a general treatment of stellar structure and evolution is included, the text stresses the physical processes that lead to stellar... more...
Stellar Physics
Springer 2011; US$ 99.99"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the growing body of literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, very thoroughly present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems that this field of research still faces. A bibliography... more...
Principles of Star Formation
Springer 2011; US$ 99.99Understanding 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... more...
Cores to Clusters
Springer 2008; US$ 169.99Contains proceedings of the "Cores to Clusters" workshop held at Centro de Astrofisica da Universidade do Porto during 7-9 October, 2004 to discuss future issues in star formation physics in the light of the Next Generation Telescopes. more...
Circumstellar Media in Late Stages of Stellar Evolution
Cambridge University Press 1994; US$ 147.00A thorough and up-to-date review of how different types of stars interact with their immediate surroundings - essential reading for graduate students and researchers. more...
From Luminous Hot Stars to Starburst Galaxies
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 60.00Detailed introduction for graduate students and researchers, which connects the astrophysics of massive stars with the extremes of galaxy evolution. more...
From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life
Nottingham University Press 2011; US$ 32.00Written in an informal manner, this account tells the incredible story of the birth of an entirely new field of science called Astrobiology?a field that is now investigating whether life might exist on other worlds. From the discovery that other stars in our galaxy are circled by planets to the detection of single-cell organisms found living on Earth... more...
On the Formation of the Most Massive Stars in the Galaxy
Springer 2012; US$ 99.99Accretion Processes in Star Formation
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 76.00A complete account of the underlying physical processes of accretion for graduate students and researchers. more...









