Astrophysical Data

Kenneth R. Lang

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Astrophysical Data

by Kenneth R. Lang

2012

Springer

937

9781468406429

Description

This volume collects an enormous amount of reference information for astronomers and astrophysicists, ranging from fundamental physical constants to orbital data for selected asteroids. For the Earth and planets, it includes, for example, data on mass, orbits, and atmospheres. There are chapters on the Sun, on stars in general, on bright and nearby stars, and on Wolf-Rayet stars. On a large scale, there are data on star clusters and associations, on region of star formation, and other nebulae of various kinds. Finally, the book includes chapters on dwarf stars, pulsars, interacting binaries, symbiotic stars, supernovae remnants, and x-ray and gamma-ray sources. A companion volume Astrophysical Data: Galaxies will follow.

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How many pages are in Astrophysical Data?

This edition of Astrophysical Data has approximately 937 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Astrophysical Data?

For most readers, Astrophysical Data typically takes between 19h 31m and 13h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 234,250 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for Astrophysical Data is approximately 234,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Astrophysical Data?

Astrophysical Data was written by Kenneth R. Lang.

When was Astrophysical Data published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.