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Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
Ian Morison
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Description for Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
Paperback. Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Num Pages: 360 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: PG; PGK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understanding
Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understanding
- Includes coverage of the very latest developments such as double pulsars and the dark galaxy.
- Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout
- Supplementary web site with many additional full colour images, content, and latest developments.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470033340
SKU
V9780470033340
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99-2
About Ian Morison
Ian Morison began his love of astronomy when, at the age of 12, he made a telescope out of lenses given to him by his optician. He went on to study Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy at Oxford and in 1970 was appointed to the staff of the University of Manchester where he now teaches astronomy, computing and electronics. He ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
"The book is beautifully produced and illustrated, and notable for the care that has gone into the choice of appropriate and unusual illustrations. Recommended." (SSR, December 2009) "This is an up-to-date, well-written, first-year undergraduate textbook ... .Many people will enjoy reading it." (The Observatory Magazine, August 2009) "A very well thought-out book that ... Read more