Astronomy: A Physical Perspective Revised Edition Contributor(s): Kutner, Marc L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0511802196 ISBN-13: 9780511802195 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $494.00 Product Type: Portable Document Format (PDF) - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
Dewey: 520 |
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Publisher Description: This revised and updated comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena applies basic physical principles to a variety of situations. Students learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world with the help of useful equations, chapter summaries, worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets. It will be suitable for undergraduate students taking a first course in astronomy, and assumes a basic knowledge of physics with calculus. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kutner, Marc L.: - Marc Kutner is a Visiting Scientist in the Astronomy Department of the University of Texas at Austin. |