Descripciones mejoradas de Syndetics:

This calculus-based introductory text thoroughly explains how and why certain astronomical phenomena occur and how astronomers collect and interpret information about stars and the solar system. Incorporates the most recent theories and findings in the field, including particle physics and cosmology, results from recent observations of space, and new information on star formation, the galactic center, and dark matter. Fully describes the nature and properties of stars; the cycle of stellar birth, life, and death; the nature of galaxies; and the overall structure of the universe. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on understanding phenomena by applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations. Contains extensive examples, useful equations, problem sets, chapter summaries, and test examples.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Properties of Stars
• Continuous Radiation from Stars
• Spectral Lines In Stars
• Telescopes
• Binary Stars--Stellar Masses
• The Sun: A Typical Star
• Stellar Evolution
• Relativity
• Protostars
• The Main Sequence
• Stellar Old Age
• The Fate of High-mass Stars
• Evolution in Close Binaries
• Clusters of Stars
• The Milky Way Galaxy
• Contents of the Interstellar Medium
• Star Formation
• The Milky Way Galaxy
• Normal Galaxies
• The Universe at Large
• Clusters of Galaxies
• Active Galaxies and Quasars
• Cosmology
• The Big Bang
• The Solar System
• Overview of the Solar System
• The Earth and Moon
• The Inner Planets
• The Outer Planets
• Minor Bodies in the Solar System
• Appendices
• Index

Reseñas proporcionadas por Syndetics

CHOICE Review

This excellent book (1st ed., 1987) provides a very thorough and up-to-date introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Kutner (Univ. of Texas, Austin) introduces every major subject area of modern astrophysics including an extensive section on the solar system. Throughout, there is emphasis on the basic physical principles needed to explain each topic. The book is appropriate for students with a basic background in calculus-based introductory physics. Each chapter includes numerous example problems worked to completion and an extensive set of problems at the end of each chapter. One of the book's outstanding features is the inclusion of color images and diagrams. The well-selected images provide readers with concrete examples of phenomena from the best observatories in the world. The only shortcomings are that some of the images are reproduced at such a small scale that the details are lost and some of the diagrams are crudely drawn. Otherwise, this well-written, comprehensive work would be an excellent choice for an introductory course on modern astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through graduate students. E. M. Murphy University of Virginia