Stellar evolution-the birth, development and death of stars-is central to our current understanding of astronomy. But surprisingly the majority of amateur astronomers lack a full understanding of the physics of stars. Current books on the market tend to be highly theoretical and not reader-friendly. Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution brings this subject to life in a unique way. By combining a step-by-step introduction with suggestions for practical observations of stars at different stages in their evolution, Mike Inglis has written a book that amateur astronomers will find fascinating and informative, regardless of their current level of knowledge. • Accessible to every amateur astronomer, regardless of background knowledge • Step-by-step introduction to the theory of stellar evolution • Includes many examples of stars at different stages in their evolution, so that readers can observe for themselves • Mathematics is made accessible by being presented in boxes that readers can skip over if they prefer