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This astronomy textbook includes content on all of the broad topics one could wish to teach in a general education astronomy course. This allows instructors to design multiple courses using a single textbook, for example one course could focus on... read more
Fundamental Astronomy is a well-balanced, comprehensive introduction to classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences.
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Astronomy 2e was written by its three senior authors (see below) and was updated, reviewed, and vetted by a wide range of astronomers and astronomy educators in a strong community effort. It is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements of introductory astronomy courses nationwide.
The book covers all different aspects of astronomy, from everyday phenomena in the sky (moon phases, seasons, constellations) to the latest on planets orbiting other stars, black holes found...
1.7 The Universe on the Large Scale. 1.8 The Universe of the Very Small. 1.9 A Conclusion and a Beginning. We invite you to come along on a series of voyages to explore the universe as astronomers understand it today.
Why study Astronomy 1 • A fascinating subject in its own right. – The origin and Evolution of the universe • The Big Bang – formation of Hydrogen and Helium • Dark Matter and Dark Energy – The life of stars • Nuclear synthesis – forming heavier elements • Ending their lives as exotic objects such as black holes in
HANDBOOK OF SPACE ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS. Third Edition. Fully updated and including data from space-based observations, this Third Edition is a comprehensive compilation of the facts and figures relevant to astronomy and astrophysics. As well as a vast number of tables, graphs, diagrams, and formulae, it also includes a comprehensive index ...
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