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Fundamental Astronomy

Name: Fundamental Astronomy
Brand: Springer
SKU: 9783662530443
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Contributors:

Hannu Karttunen (Editor), Pekka KrÃ¶ger (Editor), Heikki Oja (Editor)

Publisher:

Springer

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Science

Book Subcategory:

Space Science, Physics

Book Topic:

Astronomy, Geophysics

Edition Description:

6th 2017 Edition

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Release Date:

2016-11-18

ISBN 13:

9783662530443

Weight:

3.36 lbs

Size:

10.26 x 7.35 x 1.42 inches

Pages:

550

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Description

Comprehensive Introduction to Classical and Modern Astronomy

Now in its sixth edition, this successful undergraduate textbook gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the topics of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences.

Updated Content and New Chapters

The chapters on galactic and extragalactic astronomy as well as cosmology were extensively modernized in the previous edition. In this new edition they have been further revised to include more recent results. The long chapter on the solar system has been split into two parts: the first one deals with the general properties, and the other one describes individual objects. A new chapter on exoplanets has been added to the end of the book next to the chapter on astrobiology.

In response to the fact that astronomy has evolved enormously over the last few years, only a few chapters of this book have been left unmodified.

Perfect for Students and Amateur Astronomers

Long considered a standard text for physical science majors, Fundamental Astronomy is also an excellent reference and entrée for dedicated amateur astronomers. For their benefit the introductory chapter has been extended to give a brief summary of the different types of celestial objects.

About the Author

Hannu Karttunen is a Finnish astronomer and science writer. He is an associate professor at Turku University and works at Tuorla Observatory. Besides astronomical articles Dr. Karttunen has published astronomy textbooks and teaching material as well as articles for anthologies and encyclopedias. Karttunen has also produced a radio lecture series on astronomy. Hannu Karttunen received the 1998 Tieto-Finlandia Award for his book Oldest science: Astronomy Stone Age to the mission to the moon, and, in 2007, the Finnish News Writers Association Tietopöllö Award for his writings and books for children and young people.

Heikki Oja is a Finnish astronomer and associate professor at the University of Helsinki, as well as the former director of the Almanac Office. Dr. Oja has written dozens of non-technical non-fiction books and appeared frequently on the radio to talk about astronomy and space research. He has received several awards for his outreach activities.

Fundamental Astronomy

Description

Comprehensive Introduction to Classical and Modern Astronomy

Updated Content and New Chapters

Perfect for Students and Amateur Astronomers

About the Author

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