Product Description

Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. The present corrected printing of the revised and enlarged third edition of this successful textbook includes a host of new knowledge acquired in recent years. In particular the chapters on observations and on the physics of the Sun have been thoroughly revised.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1677122 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 568 pages

Customer Reviews

Good astronomy, well explained
This book has a beautiful way of explaining many of the fundamental parts of astronomy. It is an ideal book, for anyone that are interested in astronomy, though it can be defficult to understand some of the physics and math, if you're not to good at it. But it still gives you a lot of informations about many different areas... All and all, a very good and interesting book...

Fundamental Astronomy
Excellent new edition. Anyone with basic college math and Physics will enjoy this great book