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Astronomy Physical Perspective

Marc L. Kutner

  • Bindwijze: Paperback
  • Taal: en
  • Categorie: Wetenschap & Natuur
  • ISBN: 9780521529273
A Physical Perspective
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Taal:en
Bindwijze:Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum:31 juli 2003
Aantal pagina's:598
Illustraties:Nee
Betrokkenen
Hoofdauteur:Marc L. Kutner
Tweede Auteur:Kutner Marc L.
Co Auteur:Kutner Marc L.
Co Auteur:Kutner Marc L.
Vertaling
Originele titel:Astronomy: A Physical Perspective
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Editie:2
Extra groot lettertype:Nee
Product breedte:190 mm
Product hoogte:34 mm
Product lengte:249 mm
Studieboek:Nee
Verpakking breedte:192 mm
Verpakking hoogte:242 mm
Verpakking lengte:40 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht:1635 g
Overige kenmerken
Editie:2
Extra groot lettertype:Nee
Product breedte:190 mm
Product hoogte:34 mm
Product lengte:249 mm
Studieboek:Nee
Verpakking breedte:192 mm
Verpakking hoogte:242 mm
Verpakking lengte:40 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht:1635 g

Samenvatting

This fully revised and updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. Starting with the simplest objects, the text contains explanations of how and why astronomical phenomena occur, and how astronomers collect and interpret information about stars, galaxies and the solar system. The text looks at the properties of stars, star formation and evolution; neutron stars and black holes; the nature of galaxies; and the structure of the universe. It examines the past, present and future states of the universe; and final chapters use the concepts that have been developed to study the solar system, its formation; the possibility of finding other planetary systems; and the search for extraterrestrial life. This comprehensive text contains useful equations, chapter summaries, worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets.