Supernova

Author  Or Graur
Supernova

A concise illustrated introduction to the history and physics of supernovae, the brilliant explosions of stars; with striking color illustrations.
 

Supernovae are the explosions of stars. They are some of the most energetic phenomena in the Universe, rivaling the combined light of billions of stars. Supernovae have been studied for centuries, and they have also made appearances in popular culture: a glimpse of a supernova in a painting provides Sherlock Holmes with a crucial clue, for example. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, astrophysicist Or Graur offers a concise and accessible introduction to these awe-inspiring astronomical phenomena. 
 
Graur explains that a deep observational understanding of supernovae—why and how they shine and how their brightness changes over time—allows us…

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February 8, 2022
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