Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.

How are the nuclear power plants we call "stars" formed? Where do they get their energy and how do they die--and what does this suggest about the future of the

The life cycle of stars is explained in simple language with stunning photographs.

An up-to-the-minute examination of the exciting circumstances that mark the beginning and end of the lives of stars. Topics include the fate of our Solar System

"In this well-illustrated text, Kenneth R. Lang explains the life cycle of stars, from the dense molecular clouds that are stellar nurseries to the enigmatic ne