Stellar Rotation (Cambridge Astrophysics)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: July 2, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780521037693
Subjects: Astrophysics; Solar system; Stars, interstellar matter; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - Universe; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science; Science : Astronomy - Universe; Stars--Rotation; Astrophysics & Space Science; Proper motion; Stars
First sentence: The study of stellar rotation began at the turn of the seventeenth century, when sunspots were observed for the first time through a refracting telescope.