The Birth of Star Clusters: 424 (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 424) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3319794302 ISBN 13: 9783319794303

Publisher: Springer, 2019

Synopsis

All stars are born in groups. The origin of these groups has long been a key question in astronomy, one that interests researchers in star formation, the interstellar medium, and cosmology. This volume summarizes current progress in the field, and includes contributions from both theorists and observers. Star clusters appear with a wide range of properties, and are born in a variety of physical conditions. Yet the key question remains: How do diffuse clouds of gas condense into the collections of luminous objects we call stars?

This book will benefit graduate students, newcomers to the field, and also experienced scientists seeking a convenient reference.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Stahler is a research astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley, and a prominent theorist in star formation. He is also the co-author, with the late Francesco Palla, of a graduate-level textbook on the subject.

From the Back Cover

All stars are born in groups. The origin of these groups has long been a key question in astronomy, one that interests researchers in star formation, the interstellar medium, and cosmology. This volume summarizes current progress in the field, and includes contributions from both theorists and observers. Star clusters appear with a wide range of properties, and are born in a variety of physical conditions. Yet the key question remains: How do diffuse clouds of gas condense into the collections of luminous objects we call stars?

This book will benefit graduate students, newcomers to the field, and also experienced scientists seeking a convenient reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319794302
• ISBN 13: 9783319794303
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210
• Editor: Stahler Steven