Scientists today speak knowledgably about the interiors of the stars. However, no one has ever been able to examine a sample taken from the inside of a star in a laboratory, so how do we actually know what the insides of the stars are like? This book addresses this question by telling the stories of the numerous historical steps that have led to our current understanding.
Key Features:
* Includes the stories of the historical advances that have led to our current understanding of the nature of the stars.
* Underscores the important roles women have played in the development of this understanding.
* Avoids the use of technical jargon and defines clearly the terms used.
* Identifies some of the key questions that remain unresolved at the time of this writing.
Key Features:
* Includes the stories of the historical advances that have led to our current understanding of the nature of the stars.
* Underscores the important roles women have played in the development of this understanding.
* Avoids the use of technical jargon and defines clearly the terms used.
* Identifies some of the key questions that remain unresolved at the time of this writing.
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