Evolutionary Processes in Binary and Multiple Stars (Cambridge Astrophysics)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: July 24, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9780521855570
Subjects: Stars, interstellar matter; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - Universe; Astrophysics & Space Science; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science; Astronomy - General; Double stars; Evolution; Multiple stars; âEtoiles doubles; âEvolution
First sentence: Because gravity is a long-range force, it is difficult to define precisely the concept of an 'isolated star' - and consequently also the concept of a binary or triple star.