Astrophysics is easy! [electronic resource] : an introduction for the amateur astronomer / Michael Inglis.
Inglis, Michael, author.
2015
QB461.3
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Title Astrophysics is easy! [electronic resource] : an introduction for the amateur astronomer / Michael Inglis.
Author Inglis, Michael, author.
Edition Second edition.
ISBN 9783319116440 electronic book
3319116444 electronic book
9783319116433
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11644-0
Published Cham : Springer, [2015]
Copyright ©2015
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-11644-0 doi
Call Number QB461.3
Dewey Decimal Classification 523.01
Summary Astrophysics is often (with some justification) regarded as incomprehensible without the use of higher mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of the subject. Astrophysics Is Easy! cuts through the difficult mathematics and explains the basics of astrophysics in accessible terms. Using nothing more than plain arithmetic and simple examples, the workings of the universe are outlined in a straightforward yet detailed and easy-to-grasp manner. The original edition of the book was written over eight years ago, and in that time, advances in observational astronomy have led to new and significant changes to the theories of astrophysics. The new theories will be reflected in both the new and expanded chapters. A unique aspect of this book is that, for each topic under discussion, an observing list is included so that observers can actually see for themselves the concepts presented ?stars of the spectral sequence, nebulae, galaxies, even black holes. The observing list has been revised and brought up-to-date in the Second Edition.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed December 19, 2014).
Series The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series.
Available in Other Form Print version: 9783319116433
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Introduction
The Tools of the Trade
Planetary Science
The Interstellar Medium
Star Birth
The Sun and Stars
The Death of Stars
Exoplanets
Galaxies
Active Galaxies
Cosmology
Index.

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