"Describes the life story of a star, introducing red giants, planetary nebulae, supernovas, and black holes. Also discusses different galaxies of the Universe, including the Milky Way. Provides statistics and diagrams"--
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Flares and spots -- The sun's structure -- The birth of a star -- Young stars -- Red giants -- Planetary nebulae -- Strange stars -- Supernovae -- Neutron stars and black holes -- Our galaxy -- Other galaxies.