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Physics of Luminous Blue Variables
. Ed(S): Davidson, Kris; Moffat, Anthony F. J.; Lamers, Hermanus; Lamers, Henny J. G. L. M.
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Paperback. Proceedings of the 113th Colloquium of the International Astronomical Union, held at Val Morin, Quebec Province, Canada, August 15-18, 1988 Editor(s): Davidson, Kris; Moffat, Anthony F. J.; Lamers, Hermanus; Lamers, Henny J. G. L. M. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510.
A strange field of speculation is opened by this phenomenon ... here we have a star fitfully variable to an astonishing extent. and whose fluctuations are spread over centuries. apparently in no settled period. and with no regularity of progression. What origin can we ascribe to these sudden flashes and relapses? What conclusions are we to draw as to the comfort or habitability of a system depending for its supply of light and heat on so uncertain a source? -- J. F. W. Herschel! We can imagine, at least, that the study of Luminous Blue Variable stars began as the ... Read more
A strange field of speculation is opened by this phenomenon ... here we have a star fitfully variable to an astonishing extent. and whose fluctuations are spread over centuries. apparently in no settled period. and with no regularity of progression. What origin can we ascribe to these sudden flashes and relapses? What conclusions are we to draw as to the comfort or habitability of a system depending for its supply of light and heat on so uncertain a source? -- J. F. W. Herschel! We can imagine, at least, that the study of Luminous Blue Variable stars began as the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401069557
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V9789401069557
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Reviews for Physics of Luminous Blue Variables
`This, then, is the first thorough, wide-ranging discussion of a group of stars which appears to be central to an understanding of evolution in the upper HR diagram. What's more, it's the best presented conference book I have ever seen since `camera-ready' became compulsory. Highly recommended.' The Observatory 111:1100, February 1991