Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject.
Omschrijving
Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understanding
- Includes coverage of the very latest developments such as double pulsars and the dark galaxy.
- Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout
- Supplementary web site with many additional full colour images, content, and latest developments.
Productspecificaties
- Auteur: Ian Morison (Manchester University, UK)
- Uitgever: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Verschijningsdatum: 2008-10-24
- Aantal pagina's: 368
- ISBN: 9780470033340
- Thema: Astronomy, space and time
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy
Over de auteur
Ian Morison began his love of astronomy when, at the age of 12, he made a telescope out of lenses given to him by his optician. He went on to study Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy at Oxford and in 1970 was appointed to the staff of the University of Manchester where he now teaches astronomy, computing and electronics.
He is a past president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, one of the UK's largest astronomical societies. He remains on the society's council and holds the post of instrument advisor helping members with their choice and use of Telescopes.
He lectures wi9dely on astronomy, has co-authored books for amateur astronomers and writes regularly for the two UK astronomy magazines. He also writes a monthly sky guide for the Jodrell Bank Observatory's web site and produces an audio version as part of the Jodrell Bank Podcast. He has contributed to many televi…