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Astronomers study the oldest observable stars in the universe in much the same way that archaeologists study ancient artifacts on Earth. Here, Anna Frebel-who is credited with discovering several of the oldest and most primitive stars using the world's largest telescopes-takes readers into the far-flung depths of space and time to provide a gripping firsthand account of the cutting-edge science of stellar archaeology.Weaving the latest findings in astronomy with her own compelling insights as one of the world's leading researchers in the field, Frebel explains how sections of the night sky are "excavated" in the hunt for these extremely rare relic stars-some of which have been shining for more than 13 billion years-and how this astonishing quest is revealing tantalizing new details about the earliest times in the universe. She vividly describes how the very first stars formed soon after the big bang and then exploded as supernovae, leaving behind chemical fingerprints that were incorporated into the ancient stars we can still observe today. She shows how these fingerprints provide clues to the cosmic origin of the elements, early star and galaxy formation, and the assembly process of the Milky Way. Along the way, Frebel recounts her own stories of discovery, offering an insider's perspective on this exciting frontier of science.Lively and accessible, this book sheds vital new light on the origins and evolution of the cosmos while providing a unique look into life as an astronomer.

Astronomy. --- Cosmology. --- Stars --- Age --- Cosmochronology --- Astronomy --- Deism --- Metaphysics --- Age. --- (lcsh)Early stars. --- (lcsh)Cosmochronology. --- (lcsh)Stars--Age. --- (lcsh)Stars--Formation. --- (lcsh)Galaxies--Formation. --- (fast)Stars--Age. --- (fast)Stars--Formation.

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An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with a background and introduction of basic astronomical concepts. Although a general treatment of stellar structure and evolution is included, the text stresses the physical processes that lead to stellar mass compact object binaries that may be sources of observable gravitational radiation. Basic concepts of astronomy, stellar structure and atmospheres, single star evolution, binary systems and mass transfer, compact objects, and dynamical systems are covered in the text. Readers will understand the astrophysics behind the populations of compact object binary systems and have sufficient background to delve deeper into specific areas of interest. In addition, derivations of important concepts and worked examples are included. No previous knowledge of astronomy is assumed, although a familiarity with undergraduate quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, and thermodynamics is beneficial.

Stars -- Evolution -- Congresses. --- Stars -- Formation -- Congresses. --- Stars -- Formation. --- Stars --- Double stars --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astrophysics --- Evolution --- Formation --- Binaries (Stars) --- Binary stars --- Stars, Double --- Sidereal system --- Physics. --- Gravitation. --- Astrophysics. --- Cosmology. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory. --- Multiple stars --- Galaxies --- Circumstellar matter --- Evolution. --- Field theory (Physics) --- Matter --- Physics --- Antigravity --- Centrifugal force --- Relativity (Physics) --- Astronomy --- Deism --- Metaphysics --- Astronomical physics --- Cosmic physics --- Properties

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The most massive stars in the galaxy - those with more than 15 to 20 solar masses - are lilkely to ionize their surroundings before they reach their final mass. How can they accrete in spite of the presence of over-pressurized gas? This thesis presents results of Submillimeter Array (SMA) and Very Large Array (VLA) studies of massive star formation regions in the early stages of ionization, as well as an analysis of numerical simulations of the evolution of these young HII regions. The results favor a picture in which very massive stars form in accretion flows that are partially ionized and that keep accreting material from their environment. The American Astronomical Society selected Roberto Galvan-Madrid as a prize winner for The Rodger Doxsey Travel Prize in 2010.

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Galaxies --- Stars --- Etoiles --- Formation --- Congresses. --- Congrès --- Electronic books. -- local. --- Stars -- Evolution -- Congresses. --- Stars -- Formation -- Congresses. --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astrophysics --- Evolution --- Physics. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Physics, general. --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy—Observations. --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Astronomy. --- Formation.