This introduction to astronomy and astrophysics provides an accessible and clear treatment of the fundamentals. Starting with experimental astronomy, observation techniques and structure and properties of the components of the solar system, this textbook enables the reader to understand the basics in astrophysics. The text is written from the experimental physics point of view, giving numerous real life examples and detailed instrumentation and experimental methods. This highly motivating presentation deepens the knowledge in a very accessible way. The second part of the text gives a concise introduction to stars and extra-solar planets. The stellar evolution and categorization is explained. The last part features cosmological models, galaxy evolution and large scale objects in the universe. Numerous problems with solutions are perfect for self-study.
| ISBN: | 9783031221330 |
| Publication date: | 11th December 2024 |
| Author: | W Demtröder |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 350 pages |
| Series: | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |
| Genres: |
Astrophysics Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Solar system: the Sun and planets |
This introduction to astronomy and astrophysics provides an accessible and clear treatment of the fundamentals. Starting with experimental astronomy, observation techniques and structure and properties of the components of the solar system, this textbook enables the reader to understand the basics in astrophysics.
Astrophysics features in the following genres: Astrophysics, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Solar system: the Sun and planets
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Astrophysics was written by W Demtröder and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland
Astrophysics has 350 pages
Yes it is part of Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics series
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