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Observational Tests of the Stellar Evolution Theory (Hardcover, 1984 ed.)
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Observational Tests of the Stellar Evolution Theory (Hardcover, 1984 ed.)
Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia, 105
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"If simple perfect laws uniquely rule the universe, should not pure
thought be capable of uncovering this perfect set of laws without
having to lean on the crutches of tediously assembled observations?
True, the laws to be discovered may be perfect, but the human brain
is not. Left on its own, it is prone to stray, as many past
examples sadly prove. In fact, we have missed few chances to err
until new data freshly gleaned from nature set us right again for
the next steps. Thus pillars rather than crutches are the
observations on which we base our theories; and for the theory of
stellar evolution these pillars must be there before we can get far
on the right track. " These words written by Martin Schwarzschi1d
in his famous book en titled "Structure and Evolution of the
Stars"(1958) remind us how necessary and fruitful is the interplay
of stellar evolution theory and observations. Clearly, observations
are the great censor by their possibility of confirming or
contradicting theoretical constructions. In addition, they have a
driving role: new and sometimes unexpected facts may give rise to
progressive ideas and stimulate further theoretical developments.
In turn, theory, in its major role of sifting out and placing the
facts in a logical sequence based on physical laws, must also be
predictive and indicate new and pertinent observations to be
undertaken."
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