An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics

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Bradley W. Carroll (Weber State University, Utah) Dale A. Ostlie (Weber State University, Utah)

An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics

Bradley W. Carroll (Weber State University, Utah), Dale A. Ostlie (Weber State University, Utah)

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Cambridge University Press
07 September 2017

Mathematics & Sciences; Astrophysics

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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.

By: Bradley W. Carroll (Weber State University Utah), Dale A. Ostlie (Weber State University, Utah)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 55mm
Weight: 2.420kg
ISBN: 9781108422161
ISBN 10: 1108422160
Publication Date: 07 September 2017
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active