Fundamentals of Astrophysics by Stan Owocki is an English-language textbook, designed for one-semester astrophysics courses. The book is intended for students with a background in college-level calculus-based physics and focuses on scientific and technical training.
This textbook provides a clear overview of topics such as stars, exoplanets, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and cosmology. It aligns with ongoing astrophysics courses and bridges the gap between introductory astronomy and advanced astrophysics.
The content is divided into five parts: properties of stars, stellar structure and evolution, the interstellar medium and star/planet formation, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and cosmology. The second edition has been expanded with current themes such as luminosity distance and recent developments such as the James Webb and Roman Space Telescopes.
The book encourages active learning with short questions and more challenging exercises. Solutions and supporting materials are available online for instructors.
In terms of content, this textbook aligns with topics such as Astrophysics, Astronomy, and Physics / Astrophysics.