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INTERSTELLAR GRAINS.

Authors :
Greenberg, J. Mayo
Source :
Scientific American; Oct1967, Vol. 217 Issue 4, p106-114, 8p, 1 Color Photograph, 6 Diagrams, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
1967

Abstract

Describes the role of interstellar grains in the evolution of the universe. Approach used by astrophysicists in computing the distribution of interstellar grains; Composition of the grains; Mechanism of polarization of the light from certain stars; Origin of the grains; Role of the grains in the formation of stars.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
217
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20345454
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1067-106