Owocki, Stan
Fundamentals of Astrophysics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108948128
- author:
- Owocki, Stan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 20.3 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Astrophysics, Tertiary Education (US: College),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This comprehensive textbook provides an introduction to astrophysics for undergraduate science and engineering students with a background in calculus-based physics. Covering five key areas, including stellar properties, stellar structure and evolution, the interstellar medium and star/planet formation, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and cosmology.
Organised into short chapters, this textbook offers flexibility to instructors, allowing them to adjust their course's emphasis as needed. The author's teaching experience is reflected in the 'quick questions' and multi-part exercises that help students develop a basic but quantitative understanding of astrophysical concepts.
The text bridges the gap between introductory astronomy texts for non-science majors and advanced undergraduate texts for astrophysics majors, making it an ideal resource for those looking to build on their existing knowledge or start from scratch.
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