Fundamental Astronomy

Fundamental Astronomy
ISBN-10
3662053330
ISBN-13
9783662053331
Series
Fundamental Astronomy
Category
Science
Pages
469
Language
English
Published
2013-03-14
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Hannu Karttunen, Pekka Kröger, Heikki Oja

Description

Fundamental Astronomy is a well-balanced, comprehensive introduction to classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. This is the fifth edition of the successful undergraduate textbook and reference work. It has been extensively modernized and extended in the parts dealing with extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. You will also find augmented sections on the solar system, extrasolar planets and astrobiology. Long considered a standard text for physical science majors, Fundamental Astronomy is also an excellent reference work for dedicated amateur astronomers.

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