by Mario Livio
First published 2010
Massive stars shape the cosmos in ways both subtle and dramatic. Mario Livio presents research from the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, where leading astrophysicists examine these stellar giants. The collection explores how massive stars form across cosmic history, from nearby regions to the distant universe. World experts detail the feedback mechanisms these stars create, the complex processes of mass loss they undergo, and their spectacular final explosions. Both observational findings and theoretical frameworks illuminate different aspects of these rare celestial objects. The papers create a complete picture of current research directions in massive star studies. This comprehensive survey serves professional researchers investigating stellar evolution and students entering the field of astrophysics.
Genres: science, non-fiction, astronomy, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
252 pages · Kindle Edition · Cambridge University Press