The Supernova Story - Princeton Science Library

Astronomers believe that a supernova is a massive explosion signaling the death of a star, causing a cosmic recycling of the chemical elements and leaving behind a pulsar, black hole, or nothing at all. In an engaging story of the life cycles of stars, Laurence Marschall tells how early astronomers identified supernovae, and how later scientists came to their current understanding, piecing together observations and historical accounts to form a theory, which was tested by intensive study of SN 1987A, the brightest supernova since 1006. He has revised and updated The Supernova Story to include all the latest developments concerning SN 1987A, which astronomers still watch for possible aftershocks, as well as SN 1993J, the spectacular new event in the cosmic laboratory.

ISBN:	9780691036335
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Published date:	03 Jul 1994
DEWEY:	523.8444
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	320
Weight:	397g
Height:	216mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	18mm

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