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 illustratedin 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. INDICE: Chapter 1: Astronomy, an observational science. Chapter 2: Our Solar System I: the Sun. Chapter 3: Our Solar System II - 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.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-03334-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 17/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés