Foundations of Astrophysics

by Bradley M Peterson, Barbara Ryden, Bradley M. Peterson

Book Overview

Foundations of Astrophysics provides a contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors. With a logical presentation and conceptual and quantitative end-of-chapter problems, the material is accessible to introductory astrophysics students taking a two-semester survey course. Starting with the motions of the solar system and a discussion of the interaction of matter and light, the authors explore the physical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108831958
• ISBN13: 9781108831956
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"