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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics

AUTHOR Ostlie, Dale A.; Carroll, Bradley W.
PUBLISHER Cambridge University Press (10/30/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is a comprehensive, well-organized and engaging text covering every major area of modern astrophysics, from the solar system and stellar astronomy to galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology. Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of modern astrophysics, this textbook is suitable for astronomy and physics majors who have had a first-year introductory physics course with calculus. Featuring a brief summary of the main scientific discoveries that have led to our current understanding of the universe; worked examples to facilitate the understanding of the concepts presented in the book; end-of-chapter problems to practice the skills acquired; and computational exercises to numerically model astronomical systems, the second edition of An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is the go-to textbook for learning the core astrophysics curriculum as well as the many advances in the field.
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ISBN-13: 9781108422161
ISBN-10: 1108422160
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 1359
Carton Quantity: 4
Product Dimensions: 7.77 x 2.21 x 10.21 inches
Weight: 5.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product
Country of Origin: GB
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Science | Physics - Astrophysics
Dewey Decimal: 523.01
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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is a comprehensive, well-organized and engaging text covering every major area of modern astrophysics, from the solar system and stellar astronomy to galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology. Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of modern astrophysics, this textbook is suitable for astronomy and physics majors who have had a first-year introductory physics course with calculus. Featuring a brief summary of the main scientific discoveries that have led to our current understanding of the universe; worked examples to facilitate the understanding of the concepts presented in the book; end-of-chapter problems to practice the skills acquired; and computational exercises to numerically model astronomical systems, the second edition of An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is the go-to textbook for learning the core astrophysics curriculum as well as the many advances in the field.
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