Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology ~ [TSG]

Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology ~ [TSG]



Author(s): Morison, Ian

Publisher: Wiley Publishing

Date : 2008

Pages : 362

Format : PDF

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Quality : HQ

Language : English

ISBN-10 : 0470033339

ISBN-13 : 9780470033333





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Review

Combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments, Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology is an accessible and carefully structured introduction to this dynamic subject. Taking a carefully developed scientific approach, every major concept is accompanied by a worked example and numerous problems, ranging from simple to more stretching. Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout and accompanied by a supplementary website and end of chapter problems, this textbook will help elucidate the popular topic for physics and astronomy undergraduate science students taking a first course in astronomy.

From the contents

Preface.

Biography.

Chapter 1. Astronomy, an Observational Science.

Chapter 2. Our Solar System 1 - The Sun.

Chapter 3. Our Solar System 2 - The Planets.

Chapter 4. Extra-solar Planets.

Chapter 5. Observing the Universe.

Chapter 6. The Properties of Stars.

Chapter 7. Stellar Evolution - The Life and Death of Stars.

Chapter 8. Galaxies and the Large Scale Structure of the Universe.

Chapter 9. Cosmology - the Origin and Evolution of the Universe.