Foundations of Astrophysics Barbara Ryden and Bradley M. Peterson's is an English-language textbook that provides a complete introduction to astrophysics. The book is specially developed for students in higher education who need a clear and structured overview.
This textbook covers a wide range of topics in astrophysics for astronomy and physics students. Beginning with motions in the solar system and the interaction between matter and light, it discusses both the solar system and the exciting new developments surrounding exoplanets. The second part focuses on astronomy, galactic astronomy, and extragalactic astronomy, concluding with a concise discussion of cosmology.
With its logical structure and a combination of conceptual explanations and quantitative practice problems, this book is a contemporary and complete learning tool for a two-semester survey course in astrophysics.
In terms of content, Foundations of Astrophysics fits well with topics such as astrophysics, cosmology, and the universe, and falls under SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics.