Forged in the Stars: How Magnetars, Gamma Rays, and Dying Stars Created Gold and the Universe’s Heaviest Elements - Softcover
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Where does gold really come from? For centuries, its origin remained one of nature’s deepest mysteries. Now, astrophysics reveals a staggering truth: gold and all the universe’s heaviest elements were forged in the most violent explosions in the cosmos.
In Forged in the Stars, explore the discoveries that explain how magnetars, the most magnetic stars in the universe, unleash colossal gamma-ray flares capable of creating heavy elements like gold, uranium, and platinum. Journey through space and time to understand:
How the death of massive stars gives birth to neutron stars and magnetars
Why ordinary stellar fusion can’t produce gold, but magnetar flares can
The science behind starquakes, gamma rays, and elemental alchemy
The role of NASA’s COSI mission in uncovering the cosmic trail of gold
What this means for Earth, humanity, and our connection to the universe
With accessible science, cosmic events, and deep human curiosity, this book offers a window into one of the most awe-inspiring stories ever told: the cosmic origin of gold.
Perfect for astrophysics, space science, and scientific discoveries that rewrite what we thought we knew about the universe.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Where does gold really come from? For centuries, its origin remained one of nature's deepest mysteries. Now, astrophysics reveals a staggering truth: gold and all the universe's heaviest elements were forged in the most violent explosions in the cosmos.In Forged in the Stars, explore the discoveries that explain how magnetars, the most magnetic stars in the universe, unleash colossal gamma-ray flares capable of creating heavy elements like gold, uranium, and platinum. Journey through space and time to understand: How the death of massive stars gives birth to neutron stars and magnetarsWhy ordinary stellar fusion can't produce gold, but magnetar flares canThe science behind starquakes, gamma rays, and elemental alchemyThe role of NASA's COSI mission in uncovering the cosmic trail of goldWhat this means for Earth, humanity, and our connection to the universeWith accessible science, cosmic events, and deep human curiosity, this book offers a window into one of the most awe-inspiring stories ever told: the cosmic origin of gold.Perfect for astrophysics, space science, and scientific discoveries that rewrite what we thought we knew about the universe. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798282408737
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Where does gold really come from? For centuries, its origin remained one of nature's deepest mysteries. Now, astrophysics reveals a staggering truth: gold and all the universe's heaviest elements were forged in the most violent explosions in the cosmos.In Forged in the Stars, explore the discoveries that explain how magnetars, the most magnetic stars in the universe, unleash colossal gamma-ray flares capable of creating heavy elements like gold, uranium, and platinum. Journey through space and time to understand: How the death of massive stars gives birth to neutron stars and magnetarsWhy ordinary stellar fusion can't produce gold, but magnetar flares canThe science behind starquakes, gamma rays, and elemental alchemyThe role of NASA's COSI mission in uncovering the cosmic trail of goldWhat this means for Earth, humanity, and our connection to the universeWith accessible science, cosmic events, and deep human curiosity, this book offers a window into one of the most awe-inspiring stories ever told: the cosmic origin of gold.Perfect for astrophysics, space science, and scientific discoveries that rewrite what we thought we knew about the universe. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798282408737
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