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ASTRONOMERS UNIVERSE UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF...

White dwarfs  each containing about as much mass as our Sun but packed into a volume about the
size of Earth  are the endpoints of evolution for most stars. Thousands of these faint objects
have now been discovered  though only a century ago only three were known. They are among the
most common stars in the Milky Way Galaxy  and they have become important tools in
understanding the universe. Yet a century ago only three white dwarfs were known. The existence
of these stars completely baffled the scientists of the day  and solving the mysteries of these
strange objects required revolutionary advances in science and technology  including the
development of quantum physics  the construction and utilization of large telescopes  the
invention of the digital computer  and the ability to make astronomical observations from
space. This book tells the story of the growth in our understanding of white dwarf stars  set
within the context of the relevant scientific and technological advances. Part popular science
part historical narrative  this book is authored by one of the astrophysicists who participated
directly in uncovering some of the secrets of white dwarf stars.

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