An Introduction to Star Formation

Guiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star formation. It examines the underlying physical processes that govern the evolution from a molecular cloud core to a main-sequence star, and focuses on the formation of solar-mass stars. Each chapter combines theory and observation, helping readers to connect with and understand the theory behind star formation. Beginning with an explanation of the interstellar medium and molecular clouds as sites of star formation, subsequent chapters address the building of typical stars and the formation of high-mass stars, concluding with a discussion of the by-products and consequences of star formation. This is a unique, self-contained text with sufficient background information for self-study, and is ideal for students and professional researchers alike.

ISBN:	9780521630306
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	10 Feb 2011
DEWEY:	523.88
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	600g
Height:	245mm
Width:	178mm
Spine width:	16mm

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