An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie is an English-language textbook that provides a thorough introduction to modern astrophysics. This clear and comprehensive work is intended for students of physics and astronomy in higher education.
In a clear way, this book covers every important discipline within modern astrophysics, from the solar system and stellar systems to galactic and extragalactic structures, including cosmology. It includes summaries of fundamental scientific discoveries, worked examples to clarify complex concepts, and practice problems at the end of each chapter.
With a strong focus on a practical approach to the core topics in modern astrophysics, this second edition also offers computational exercises for modeling astronomical systems. It is therefore a valuable learning tool for understanding and applying every main aspect of the field.
This textbook is thematically aligned with topics such as Astrophysics, Physics / Astrophysics, and Science & Mathematics, and is suitable for students who are looking for a deep and structured introduction to modern astrophysics.