Fundamental Astronomy - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3540341439 ISBN 13 : 9783540341437

Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2007

Synopsis

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 and extrasolar planets as well as a new chapter on 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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Présentation de l'éditeur

Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the topics of 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. The fifth edition of this successful undergraduate textbook has been extensively modernized and extended in the parts dealing with the Milky Way, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology as well as with extrasolar planets and the solar system (as a consequence of recent results from satellite missions and the new definition by the International Astronomical Union of planets, dwarf planets and small solar-system bodies). Furthermore a new chapter on astrobiology has been added.Long considered a standard text for physical science majors, Fundamental Astronomy is also an excellent reference and entrée for dedicated amateur astronomers.

Revue de presse

...These improvements make Fundamental Astronomy a valuable handbook for astronomers...Unnecessary mathematical treatments which would make the real message difficult to digest are wisely replaced by the combination of clear textual explanations and illustrations, comprising hundreds of plain drawings, graphs, and photos...Fundamental Astronomy is an excellent work in the field of astronomy. When I start reading a chapter, I can hardly put it down...And, this book does not have an astronomical price; it is affordable even for students. I recommend this book for any higher-education astronomy classes and to all those who are interested in astronomy. --Eos, Vol. 89, No. 21, 20 May 2008

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3540341439
• ISBN 13: 9783540341437
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 510
• Éditeur: Karttunen Hannu, Kroger Pekka, Oja Heikki, Poutanen Markku, Donner Karl Johan
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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