An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: July 24, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780521659376
Subjects: Astrophysics; Stars, interstellar matter; Stars; Evolution; Science; Science/Mathematics; Structure; Astronomy - General; Astrophysics & Space Science; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science; Stars--Structure; Cosmology
First sentence: A star can be defined as a body that satisfies two conditions: (a) it is bound by self-gravity; (b) it radiates energy supplied by an internal source.