The origin of stars by Smith, Michael D. (Michael David), 1955-

Table of Contents: “…Our perception. 1.2. The story of star formation. 1.3. The early history. 1.4. Modern history. 1.5. …”
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What are gamma-ray bursts? by Bloom, Joshua S., 1974-

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What are gamma-ray bursts? by Bloom, Joshua S., 1974-

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The first galaxies in the universe by Loeb, Abraham, Furlanetto, Steven R.

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The first galaxies in the universe by Loeb, Abraham, Furlanetto, Steven R.

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How did the first stars and galaxies form? by Loeb, Abraham

Subjects: “…Stars Formation.…”
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The life and death of stars by Lang, Kenneth R.

Subjects: “…Stars Formation.…”
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Protostars and planets VI

Table of Contents: “…Molecular clouds and star formation -- Part II. Disk formation and evolution -- Part III. …”
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Fluid flows to black holes : a tribute to S. Chandrasekhar on his birth centenary

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Physical processes in circumstellar disks around young stars

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Panel reports--new worlds, new horizons in astronomy and astrophysics

Table of Contents: “…Report of the panel on planetary systems and star formation --…”
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Secular Evolution of Galaxies. by Falcón-Barroso, Jesús

Table of Contents: “…List of Contributors; Participants; Preface; Acknowledgments; Secular evolution in disk galaxies; Galaxy morphology; Dynamics of secular evolution; Bars and secular evolution in disk galaxies:Theoretical input; Stellar populations; Star formation rate indicators; The evolving interstellar medium; Evolution of star formation and gas; Cosmological evolution of galaxies.…”
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Blowing bubbles in the cosmos : astronomical winds, jets, and explosions by Hartquist, T. W.

Table of Contents: “…The first discoveries of astronomical winds -- The magnitudes of astronomical quantities -- Stellar evolution -- Basic structures of winds and windblown bubbles -- Star formation and low-mass young stellar objects -- Regions of high-mass star formation -- Winds from main-sequence and post-main-sequence stars -- Supernovae and their remnants -- Galactic winds, starburst superwinds, and the epoch of galaxy formation -- Active galaxies and their nuclei -- Some other windy and explosive sources.…”
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Astronomy's limitless journey : a guide to understanding the universe by Hasinger, Günther

Table of Contents: “…The dark side of the universe -- The big bang -- Clearing up -- The cosmic web of the galaxies -- Star formation -- Wanderers in the sky -- The stellar cemetery -- Cosmic monsters -- The destiny of the universe -- And what about god?…”
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New Science Strategy for Space Astronomy and Astrophysics. by Staff, National Research Council

Table of Contents: “…Space-Based Observations -- Theoretical Studies -- FORMATION OF STARS FROM THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM -- Key Questions About Star Formation -- Recent Progress in Understanding Star Formation -- Future Directions for Understanding Star Formation -- EVOLUTION OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM IN GALAXIES…”
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Chasing stars : the myth of talent and the portability of performance by Groysberg, Boris

Table of Contents: “…-- Stars and their galaxies : firms of origin and portability -- Integrating stars : the hiring firm and portability of performance -- Liftouts (taking some of it with you) : moving in teams -- Women and portability : why is women's performance more portable than men's? -- Star formation: developmental cultures at work -- Turnover : who leaves and why -- A special case of turnover : stars as entrepreneurs -- Measuring and rewarding stars' performance -- Lessons from Wall Street and elsewhere.…”
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Decade of hubble space telescope science. by Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium (2000: Baltimore, Md.)

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half-Title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Participants; Preface; HST studies of Mars; HST images of Jupiter's UV aurora; Star formation; SN1987A: The birth of a supernova remnant; Globular clusters: The view from HST; Ultraviolet absorption line studies of the Galactic interstellar medium with the Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph; HST's view of the center of the Milky Way galaxy; Stellar populations in dwarf galaxies: A review of the contribution of HST to our understanding of the nearby universe; The formation of star clusters.…”
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Strategy for the Detection and Study of Other Planetary Systems and Extrasolar Planetary Materials : 1990-2000. by Staff, National Research Council

Table of Contents: “…""Strategy for the Detection and Study of Other Planetary Systems and Extrasolar Planetary Materials: 1990-2000""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction ""; ""PREMISES OF THIS REPORT""; ""OVERVIEW AND PURVIEW""; ""NOMENCLATURE""; ""2 Basic Scientific Goals ""; ""3 Present Understanding of the Origin of Planetary Systems ""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""STAR FORMATION""; ""PROPERTIES OF THE NEBULAR DISK""; ""THE EVOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL STAR""; ""FORMATION OF THE PLANETS""; ""4 Observations of Extrasolar Planetary and Protoplanetary Material ""; ""INTRODUCTION""…”
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Frontiers Of Applied Mathematics : Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium. by Hsieh, Din-Yu

Table of Contents: “…Ma; Asymptotics and Star Formation F. H. Shu; Solitary Waves from Optics to Fluid Dynamics M. …”
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Cosmic catastrophes : exploding stars, black holes, and mapping the universe by Wheeler, J. Craig

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Setting the stage: star formation and hydrogen burning in single stars; 2 Stellar death: the inexorable grip of gravity; 3 Dancing with stars: binary stellar evolution; 4 Accretion disks: flat stars; 5 White dwarfs: quantum dots; 6 Supernovae: stellar catastrophes; 7 Supernova 1987A: lessons and enigmas; 8 Neutron stars: atoms with attitude; 9 Black holes in theory: into the abyss; 10 Black holes in fact: exploring the reality; 11 Gamma-ray bursts, black holes and the Universe: long, long ago and far, far away.…”
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Pulsars : discoveries, functions, and formation

Table of Contents: “…SpaceVelocityofPulsars; 3.4. DeviationofStarFormationRegionsfromtheGalacticPlane.…”
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New Horizons for Observational Cosmology. by Cooray, A.

Table of Contents: “…Redshift-space distortionsJoint AP and RSD measurements; Primordial non-Gaussianity; Summary; Making cosmological-model inferences; Exploring parameter space; Model selection; Future surveys; The next 5 years; 5-20 years time; Fisher methods; Predictions for future surveys; Galaxy formation; Introduction; Initial mass function and star formation; Star formation: general considerations; The first stars; Initial stellar mass function; From linear theory to galaxy formation; Linear theory; Non-linear theory; Halo mass function; Comparison with observations.…”
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Zooming in : the cosmos at high resolution

Table of Contents: “…On the origin of gaseous galaxy halos -- Low-column density gas in the Milky Way haloRadio studies of galaxy formation: Dense Gas History of the Universe; Water in star-forming regions with Herschel; Light-element abundance variations in globular clusters; Massive black holes and the evolution of galaxies; High-energy astrophysics; Star formation at High Resolution, Zooming into the Carina nebula, the nearest laboratory of massive Star feedback; Characteristic structures in circumstellar disks -- Potential indicators of embedded planets; Index of Contributors; General Table of Contents.…”
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Multiwavelength cosmology : proceedings of the "Multiwavelength Cosmology" conference, held on Mykonos Island, Greece, 17-20 June 2003

Table of Contents: “…Emission Around A Z=4.5 Radio-Quiet QSO -- Spectro-Morphology of Galaxies -- Microwave Wavelengths -- Recent CMB Observations (Invited) -- New Results & Current Work with the CBI -- The Galactic Dust as a Foreground to Cosmic Microwave Background Maps -- Neutrino Physics in the Light of WMAP -- Archeops: An Instrument for Present and Future Cosmology -- Radio/Sub-mm Wavelengths -- Obscured Star Formation in the High-Z Submillimetre Universe -- Deep Near-Infrared Imaging of Submillimeter Selected Galaxies -- Simulating the High-Redshift Universe in the Sub-Mm -- A Bayesian Photometric Redshift Technique for Mm-Selected Galaxies -- Extremely Red Galaxies in the Phoenix Deep Survey -- A Physical Model for the Joint Evolution of QSOS and Spheroids -- The Local Sub-Mm Luminosity Functions and Predictions from Astro-F/Sirtf to Herschel -- Multicolour Photometry of the VIRMOS-VLA Radio Sources -- Proto-Clusters Associated with Radio Galaxies from Z=2 to Z=4 -- High Redshift Radio Galaxies as Tracers of Galaxy Clusters. …”
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Star and Stellar Evolution. by De Boer, Klaas

Table of Contents: “…Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Stellar atmosphere: Continuum radiation + structure; Chapter 3: Stellar atmosphere: Spectral structure; Chapter 4: Stellar structure: Basic equations; Chapter 5: Nuclear fusion in stars; Chapter 6: Stellar structure: Making star models; Chapter 7: Star formation, proto-stars, very young stars; Chapter 8: The almost stars: Brown Dwarfs; Chapter 9: Stars out of balance: from MS star to red giant; Chapter 10: Stellar evolution: Stars in the lower mass range; Chapter 11: Stellar pulsation and vibration…”
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State of the Universe 2008 : new images, discoveries and events by Ratcliffe, Martin

Table of Contents: “…... New Views of Star Formation with the Spitzer Space Telescope -- Chips off the Planetary Block ... …”
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Nebulas

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White holes : cosmic gushers in the universe. by Gribbin, John

Table of Contents: “…2 PERCEPTIONS FROM INSIDE THE BALLOON -- The Problem of Measurement -- Red Shifts and Motion -- Measuring Distance -- The Quasar Problem -- Quasars and the Family of Galaxies -- Quasars and White Holes -- 3 GALACTIC GUSHERS -- The Radiating Galaxies -- A Challenge to Hubble -- Galaxy Cores -- Galactic Births -- The Clustering Model -- The Option of Anticollapse -- 4 OUR MILKY WAY GALAXY -- Globular Clusters -- The Big Flash Theory -- Galactic Ejections -- Spirals and Companions -- Galactic Components -- Star Formation -- Star Death -- 5 WHY SHOULD A WHITE HOLE GUSH? …”
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The constant fire : beyond the science vs. religion debate by Frank, Adam, 1962-

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Stellar Structure and Evolution by Kippenhahn, Rudolf

Table of Contents: “…Stability Considerations -- V Early Stellar Evolution -- 26. The Onset of Star Formation -- 27. The Formation of Protostars -- 28. …”
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Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980's, Volume 1 : Report of the Astronomy Survey Committee. by Committee, Astronomy Survey

Table of Contents: “…""Cosmic Rays, Supernovae, and Pulsars""""Binary Star Systems""; ""Active Galaxies and Quasars""; ""The Impact of Recommended Programs and Facilities on the Study of Violent Events""; ""FORMATION OF STARS AND PLANETS""; ""The Interstellar Medium""; ""Molecular Clouds and Star Formation""; ""The Solar System""; ""Roles of Theory and Observation""; ""SOLAR AND STELLAR ACTIVITY""; ""Activity on the Sun""; ""Stellar Activity""; ""The Role of Magnetic Fields""; ""Stellar Mass Loss""; ""PLANETS, LIFE, AND INTELLIGENCE""; ""Life in the Solar System""; ""Conditions for Life in the Universe""…”
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Planetary Sciences : American and Soviet Research/Proceedings from the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Workshop on Planetary Sciences. by Staff, National Academy of Sciences

Table of Contents: “…""Numerical Two-Dimensional Calculations of the Formation of the Solar Nebula""""ABSTRACT""; ""OBSERVATIONAL CONSTRAINTS ON THE PROPERTIES OF THE INITIAL SOLAR NEBULA""; ""THE PHYSICAL PROBLEM""; ""REVIEW OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS OF THE FORMATION PHASE""; ""RECENT MODELS WITH HYDRODYNAMICS AND RADIATIVE TRANSPORT""; ""FURTHER EVOLUTION OF THE SYSTEM""; ""ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS""; ""REFERENCES""; ""Three-Dimensional Evolution of Early Solar Nebula""; ""INITIAL CONDITIONS FOR PROTOSTELLAR COLLAPSE""; ""SINGLE VERSUS BINARY STAR FORMATION""; ""ANGULAR MOMENTUM TRANSPORT MECHANISMS""…”
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Space Studies Board Annual Report 1997. by Board, Space Studies

Table of Contents: “…""COMMITTEE ON SPACE BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE""""CSBM Membership""; ""COMMITTEE ON SOLAR AND SPACE PHYSICS""; ""CSSP Membership""; ""TASK GROUP ON GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""TGGSR Membership""; ""TASK GROUP ON ISSUES IN SAMPLE RETURN""; ""TGISR Membership""; ""TASK GROUP ON RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PROGRAMS""; ""TGRAP Membership""; ""TASK GROUP ON SPACE ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS""; ""Steering Group Membership""; ""Planets, Star Formation, and the Interstellar Medium Panel Membership""; ""Stars and Stellar Evolution Panel Membership""; ""Galaxies and Stellar Systems Panel Membership""…”
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Nuclear Physics. by Staff, National Research Council

Table of Contents: “…5 Nuclear Astrophysics NUCLEI UNDER EXTREME ASTROPHYSICAL CONDITIONS -- Nucleosynthesis of Light Elements -- Supernova Explosions and Neutron-Star Formation -- Weak-Interaction Processes in Supernovas -- NUCLEAR REACTIONS IN STARS -- The Solar-Neutrino Problem -- Stellar Evolution -- 6 Scientific and Societal Benefits -- CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS -- ATOMIC PHYSICS -- GEOLOGY AND COSMOLOGY -- NUCLEAR AND RADIATION MEDICINE -- MATERIALS MODIFICATION AND ANALYSIS -- ENERGY TECHNOLOGY -- THE FINE ARTS -- III CURRENT FRONTIERS OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS…”
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Night vision : exploring the infrared universe by Rowan-Robinson, Michael

Table of Contents: “…; Ground-Based Follow-up of the IRAS Survey; Cosmology with IRAS; Hyperluminous Infrared Galaxies; Theoretical Models for Infrared Sources; IRAS View of the Galaxy -- 8 The Cosmic Background Explorer and the Ripples, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and Dark Energy; The Cosmic Background Explorer and the Spectrum of the Cosmic Microwave BackgroundCOBE and the Ripples; Distant Supernovae Favour the Cosmological Constant; The Integrated Background Radiation from Galaxies; The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP); The Dark Ages; 9 Giant Ground-Based Near-Infrared and Submillimetre Telescopes; Large Ground-Based Near-Infrared Telescopes: UKIRT, IRTF and CFHT; The Advent of the Giant Ground-Based Telescopes; 2MASS and Other Infrared Surveys; High-Redshift Galaxies; The Star-Formation History of Galaxies.…”
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The physics and evolution of active galactic nuclei by Netzer, Hagai

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An invitation to astrophysics by Padmanabhan, T. (Thanu), 1957-2021

Table of Contents: “…Galaxy formation. 7.2. Star formation history of the universe. 7.3. Intergalactic medium and the Gunn-Peterson effect. 7.4. …”
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2005 past meets present in astronomy and astrophysics : proceedings of the 15th Portuguese National Meeting, University of Lisbon & Lisbon Astronomical Observatory 28-30 July 2005

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Physics of Energy Sources by King, George C.

Table of Contents: “…3.4.4 Commercial nuclear reactors -- 3.4.5 Nuclear waste -- 3.5 Nuclear fusion -- 3.5.1 Fusion reactions -- 3.5.2 Energy in fusion -- 3.5.3 Coulomb barrier for nuclear fusion -- 3.5.4 Fusion reaction rates -- 3.5.5 Performance criteria -- 3.5.6 Controlled thermonuclear fusion -- Problems 3 -- 4 Solar power -- 4.1 Stellar fusion -- 4.1.1 Star formation and evolution -- 4.1.2 Thermonuclear fusion in the Sun: the proton-proton cycle -- 4.1.3 Solar radiation -- 4.2 Blackbody radiation -- 4.2.1 Laws of blackbody radiation -- 4.2.2 Emissivity -- 4.2.3 Birth of the photon…”
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On the origin of planets : by means of natural simple processes by Woolfson, M. M.

Table of Contents: “…The embedded cluster environment and binary star frequencies. 4.4. The progress of star formation in a galactic cluster. 4.5. Summary -- 5. …”
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