Color in Space oleh Eleanor Hawking

Color in Space explores the crucial role of color in understanding the universe, arguing that it's more than just an aesthetic feature.
The book investigates how the colors of stars, planets, and cosmic dust reveal their temperature, composition, and motion.
For example, the red hue of Mars and the varying colors of stars offer insights into their physical properties.

The book begins with the fundamentals of light and its interaction with matter, then progresses to stellar colors and planetary hues.
It examines how stellar temperature and chemical composition influence star color, using tools like the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

Later chapters delve into the factors determining the colors of planets and nebulae, such as atmospheric scattering and surface composition.
The book also touches on how future telescopes might use color data to find habitable exoplanets.

Throughout, Color in Space supports theoretical explanations with observational data from telescopes like Hubble and James Webb.
It uniquely integrates theoretical physics with real-world astronomical observations, providing a comprehensive view of how cosmic colors serve as a vital tool in astrophysics and astronomy.