Birth, evolution and death of stars

The birth of stars -- The physics of stars -- The evolution of single stars -- The death of stars -- The zoo of double stars -- Stars and the evolution of galaxies.

"This book is a comprehensive short textbook about stars, their formation, their evolution and their death. It includes a thorough study of single stars, of interactive binary stars, of the formation of elements in stars and of the evolution of galaxies. The most interesting observations are described, then illustrated with beautiful and sometimes spectacular images. The theory is explained in simple terms, but it includes some mathematical or physical developments when they are considered necessary for a good understanding of the phenomena."--Provided by publisher.