Atoms, Stars And Nebulae is a science book written by Leo Goldberg. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the universe, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the largest structures in the cosmos. The author takes readers on a journey through the history of astronomy and physics, discussing the discoveries and theories that have shaped our understanding of the universe.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the structure of atoms, the properties of light, the life cycle of stars, and the formation of galaxies. It also delves into the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, which make up the majority of the universe but remain largely unknown.Throughout the book, Goldberg uses clear and concise language to explain complex scientific concepts, making it accessible to readers with little to no background in science. The book also includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed.Overall, Atoms, Stars And Nebulae is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in astronomy and physics, and provides a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
(This review is based on the third edition of this work by L. H. Aller and Leo Goldberg) First published in 1971, Atoms Stars and Nebula is a non-technical look at the physical and chemical processes of the stars. While non-mathematical in approach, it is not an elementary work. The reader should have some fundamental knowledge of stellar astronomy and in particular a working knowledge of some high school chemistry, i.e. structure of the atom, chemical weights and formulas, the periodic table and some knowledge of nuclear reactions. Without this knowledge the reader can become quickly lost in the details and processes, but with it will gain a good incite into the inner working of how stars are born, live and evolve. The book does not deal with stellar data or how that data is collected. A lot of this information is assumed although there is some information given in the appendix. The book can be a slow read at times, requiring time to digest the somewhat complicated processes involved, especially if you lack any of the fundamental knowledge requirements. Amateur astronomers and other people with an interest science beyond the surface level will find this book a good sound primer and with a good mathematical background (calculus) the reader will easily be able to go on to the three volume set Stellar Astrophysics by Erika Bohm-Vitense. You may wish to review this book first at a college library before buying or search for it at a cheaper price.
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