Searching for the Oldest Stars

Name: Searching for the Oldest Stars
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Ancient Relics from the Early Universe

By Anna Frebel

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A leading astronomer reveals the fascinating science of stellar archaeology, exploring the oldest observable stars as traces of the universe's beginnings. Anna Frebel blends the latest astronomical research with her own discoveries in a captivating journey through the cosmos, illustrating how the night sky is "excavated" to uncover rare, 13-billion-year-old stars that shed light on cosmic origins and evolution.
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Ideal for readers interested in astronomy, scientific discovery, and cosmic history, including students, educators, and enthusiasts of cutting-edge space research.

A leading astronomer takes readers behind the scenes of the thrilling science of stellar archaeology and explains how sections of the night sky are "excavated" in the hunt for extremely rare, 13-billion-year-old relic stars and how this quest reveals tantalizing new details about the origins and evolution of the cosmos.

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A leading astronomer takes readers behind the scenes of the thrilling science of stellar archaeology. Astronomers study the oldest observable stars in the universe in much the same way archaeologists study ancient artefacts on Earth. Anna Frebel takes readers into the far-flung depths of space and time to provide a gripping firsthand account of the cutting-edge science of stellar archaeology.

Weaving the latest findings in astronomy with her own compelling insights as one of the world's leading researchers in the field, she explains how sections of the night sky are "excavated" in the hunt for these extremely rare, 13-billion-year-old relic stars. This astonishing quest is revealing tantalising new details about the origins and evolution of the cosmos.

Along the way, Frebel recounts her own stories of discovery, offering an insider's perspective on this exciting frontier of science. Searching for the Oldest Stars invites readers to join her in exploring the universe's most ancient stars, unlocking the secrets they hold.

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Natural History praises the rich insights into stellar elements, while Foreword Reviews calls it a delight. Maclean's highlights the joy conveyed, and Choice commends the excellent depiction of the scientific research process. Library Journal describes it as a gripping account of astronomy and discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691197197

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 11 color + 62 b/w illus. 8 tables.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Anna Frebel is associate professor in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Twitter @annafrebel