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Unlocking the Secrets of White Dwarf Stars (Paperback, 2015 ed.)
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Unlocking the Secrets of White Dwarf Stars (Paperback, 2015 ed.)
Series: Astronomers' Universe
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White dwarfs, each containing about as much mass as our Sun but
packed into a volume about the size of Earth, are the endpoints of
evolution for most stars. Thousands of these faint objects have now
been discovered, though only a century ago only three were known.
They are among the most common stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, and
they have become important tools in understanding the universe. Yet
a century ago only three white dwarfs were known. The existence of
these stars completely baffled the scientists of the day, and
solving the mysteries of these strange objects required
revolutionary advances in science and technology, including the
development of quantum physics, the construction and utilization of
large telescopes, the invention of the digital computer, and the
ability to make astronomical observations from space. This book
tells the story of the growth in our understanding of white dwarf
stars, set within the context of the relevant scientific and
technological advances. Part popular science, part historical
narrative, this book is authored by one of the astrophysicists who
participated directly in uncovering some of the secrets of white
dwarf stars.
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