Stars: A Very Short Introduction
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🌟Concise cosmic insights
📚Authoritative yet accessible
🚀Explores star life cycles
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Description
🌌 Unlock the universe’s secrets—because stars aren’t just above you, they’re inside you.
- SCIENCE MEETS STORYTELLING - Expertly blends rigorous astronomy with engaging narrative for a captivating read.
- JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL ELITE - Part of Oxford’s acclaimed Very Short Introductions series—your fast track to expert-level insight.
- FROM STARDUST TO BLACK HOLES - Understand the full lifecycle of stars, from birth to spectacular death, unlocking universal secrets.
- COSMIC CLARITY IN POCKET SIZE - Get stellar knowledge without the fluff—perfect for busy pros craving quick mastery.
- IDEAL FOR ASPIRING ASTRONOMERS - Highly rated by students and enthusiasts alike for clear, in-depth explanations.
Stars: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew King offers a modern, authoritative overview of stellar science, explaining how stars form, shine, and die, and why they are fundamental to understanding the universe. This compact, accessible book is part of Oxford University Press’s acclaimed series, making complex astronomy approachable for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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| Best Sellers Rank | 226,118 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 165 in Astronomy & Cosmology Education 348 in Popular Maths 729 in Astronomy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (141) |
| Dimensions | 0.51 x 11.18 x 17.02 cm |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10 | 0199602921 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0199602926 |
| Item weight | 113 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| Publication date | 26 July 2012 |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford |
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