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Presents up-to-date coverage accessible for lay readers of the universe’s most glamorous and frequently-observed objects Tackles the breadth of knowledge about how the universe’s most dynamic stellar gatherings operate in a highly accessible and visually attractive format Considers the fate of star clusters and any planets that form in association with them As with the author’s recent books Extreme Explosions and Under a Crimson Sun, the complex topic of star clusters is broken down and made accessible with clear links to other areas of astronomy in a language which the non-specialist can easily read and enjoy. The full range of topics are addressed regarding how star clusters are formed. Why is it some are dense conglomerates of stars while others are looser associations? Are the young, brilliant clusters seen in neighboring galaxies such as the Large Magellanic Cloud, M33 or M82 analogous to the ancient globulars seen in the Milky Way? How will these clusters change as their stars wane and die? More interestingly, how does living in a dense star cluster affect the fates of the stars and any attendant planets that accompany them? Star clusters form many of the most dazzling object

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Author

David Stevenson (auth.)

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9783319142340

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Physics, Astronomy