Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium Van Walter J. Maciel is an English-language textbook focused on interstellar space and the physical processes within the interstellar medium. This book provides a solid foundation of knowledge about the various objects and conditions between the stars.
The work covers the main phenomena and physical processes in the interstellar medium, with practical estimates of relevant quantities. The content is aimed at students in physics and astrophysics at both bachelor’s and master’s level. The emphasis is on the physics behind interstellar objects, which also occur in other astrophysical contexts.
This textbook aligns with fields such as theoretical and mathematical astronomy, astrophysics, and physics (physics / astrophysics).