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- 284 pages
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Focusing on the mechanics of star formation, the author provides an engaging exploration of how matter coalesces to create new celestial structures. The book offers an accessible explanation of the birth of stars from the interstellar medium and giant molecular clouds. It highlights the critical role stars play in producing the chemicals essential for life, emphasizing their influence on the formation of planets and the emergence of life itself. This work is tailored for science enthusiasts eager to understand the cosmos.
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The Pillars of Creation, Martin Beech
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Pillars of Creation
- Subtitle
- Giant Molecular Clouds, Star Formation, and Cosmic Recycling
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martin Beech
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9783319487748
- Category
- Astronomy / Space / Cosmonautics, Chemistry, Biology
- Description
- Focusing on the mechanics of star formation, the author provides an engaging exploration of how matter coalesces to create new celestial structures. The book offers an accessible explanation of the birth of stars from the interstellar medium and giant molecular clouds. It highlights the critical role stars play in producing the chemicals essential for life, emphasizing their influence on the formation of planets and the emergence of life itself. This work is tailored for science enthusiasts eager to understand the cosmos.