Post-AGB Objects as a Phase of Stellar Evolution (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)
Contributors: R. Szczerba (Editor); S.K. Górny (Editor)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: September 15, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9780792371458
Subjects: Stars, interstellar matter; Stars; Evolution; Astrophysics; Science; Science/Mathematics; General; Astronomy - Star Guides; Astrophysics & Space Science; Science / Astronomy; Cosmology; Congresses; Proto-planetary nebulae
First sentence: Proto-planetary nebulae (or pre-planetary nebulae, PPN) are objects in transition between the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) and planetary nebulae phases of stellar evolution.