Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

by Arnold Hanslmeier

Book Overview

This textbook provides the basic theoretical and practical knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics. It provides an overview from classical astronomy and observational methods to solar physics and astrophysics of stars and galaxies. It concludes with chapters on cosmology, astrobiology, and mathematical and numerical methods. Numerous color illustrations, examples of calculations, and exercises with solutions make this work a useful companion to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662646390
• ISBN13: 9783662646397
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 680 Pages
• Weight: 2.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.7" x 9.6"