The Secret Life of Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Secret Life of Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lisa Harvey-Smith
Illustrated by Eirian Chapman
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 214,Width 159
Category/GenrePopular science
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9781760761226

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Imprint Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication Date 29 September 2020
Publication Country Australia

Description

'Astrophysics made fun!' Pam Melroy, former astronaut and space shuttle commander 'The most enjoyable stroll through the cosmos' Gerry Griffin, former flight director, Apollo Mission Control We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but what about Luyten's Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object or Chanal's variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth's atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy's most remarkable stars. Each chapter connects us to the various different and unusual stars and their amazing characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers and white dwarfs to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With chapter illustrations by Eirian Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars, reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.

Author Biography

Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astronomer and Professor at the University of New South Wales. In 2018 she was appointed as the Australian Government's Ambassador for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She is the author of When Galaxies Collide and best-selling children's book Under the Stars, both published by Melbourne University Press. Lisa is also a regular on national tv/radio/media, and has appeared in several TV series and documentaries as a guest scientist and is a presenter alongside Prof. Brian Cox on ABC TV's Stargazing Live.