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The New Cosmos. An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics.
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Description for The New Cosmos. An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Paperback. Translator(s): Brewer, William D. Num Pages: 562 pages, 252 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 24 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1386.
Astronomy, astrophysics and space research have witnessed an explosive development over the last few decades. The new observational potential offered by space stations and the availability of powerful and highly specialized computers have revealed novel aspects of the fascinating realm of galaxies, quasars, stars and planets. The present completely revised 5th edition of The New Cosmos provides ample evidence of these dramatic developments. In a concise presentation, which assumes only a modest prior knowledge of mathematics and physics, the book gives a coherent introduction to the entire field of astronomy and astrophysics. At the same time it takes into account ... Read more
Astronomy, astrophysics and space research have witnessed an explosive development over the last few decades. The new observational potential offered by space stations and the availability of powerful and highly specialized computers have revealed novel aspects of the fascinating realm of galaxies, quasars, stars and planets. The present completely revised 5th edition of The New Cosmos provides ample evidence of these dramatic developments. In a concise presentation, which assumes only a modest prior knowledge of mathematics and physics, the book gives a coherent introduction to the entire field of astronomy and astrophysics. At the same time it takes into account ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
562
Condition
New
Number of Pages
562
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642087462
SKU
V9783642087462
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Reviews for The New Cosmos. An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics.
From the reviews of the fifth edition: "... The library copies of the earlier editions are well thumbed, which is a good indication of how often they are referenced. I have no doubt that this new edition will prove as popular." (Journal of the British Astronomical Association) "The present volume remains, I believe, a valuable ... Read more