The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies
Most avid sky gazers wait until nightfall to catch a glimpse of the stars that are scattered across the heavens. The fact of the matter is that one needs only to feel the Sun's rays in order to experience the presence of a star. The Sun is an ordinary star, a ball of hot gas much like millions of others in the universe, but as the center of the solar system, it is critical to the survival of all life forms on Earth. This comprehensive volume examines the nature of the Sun and details the properties and types of various stars.
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The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies
Most avid sky gazers wait until nightfall to catch a glimpse of the stars that are scattered across the heavens. The fact of the matter is that one needs only to feel the Sun's rays in order to experience the presence of a star. The Sun is an ordinary star, a ball of hot gas much like millions of others in the universe, but as the center of the solar system, it is critical to the survival of all life forms on Earth. This comprehensive volume examines the nature of the Sun and details the properties and types of various stars.
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The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies

The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies

by Michael Anderson (Editor)
The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies

The Sun, Stars, and Galaxies

by Michael Anderson (Editor)

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Overview

Most avid sky gazers wait until nightfall to catch a glimpse of the stars that are scattered across the heavens. The fact of the matter is that one needs only to feel the Sun's rays in order to experience the presence of a star. The Sun is an ordinary star, a ball of hot gas much like millions of others in the universe, but as the center of the solar system, it is critical to the survival of all life forms on Earth. This comprehensive volume examines the nature of the Sun and details the properties and types of various stars.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781615305193
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 08/30/2011
Series: Britannica Solar System Series
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 The Center of the Solar System 10

Chapter 2 Structure and Energy Production of the Sun 22

Chapter 3 The Sun's Magnetic Fields and Solar Activity 35

Chapter 4 The Stars: Their Place in the Sky 43

Chapter 5 The Properties of Stars 59

Chapter 6 The Lives of Stars 68

Chapter 7 Galaxies 76

Conclusion 86

Glossary 88

For More Information 90

Bibliography 93

Index 94

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