Astrophysics For Dummies

by Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer

Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science. Students in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummies .

Genres: Science, Astronomy, Space

400 pages, Paperback

Published March 26, 2024

Reviews

[Robert Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astrophysics for Dummies by Cynthia Phillips covers a wide range of topics including a basic introduction to physics, astronomy, star formation and galaxies. The book covers galaxies, exoplanets and dark matter and energy. The universe is broken down to 30 per cent dark matter, 60 percent dark energy and about 10 per cent matter. Dark matter is matter that does not emit or reflex light. It is only examined indirectly as it does influence matter. Dark energy is what is pushing the galaxies apart in the night sky. If we are only able to see about 10 percent of the night sky where is the other 90 percent? Finally, the book discusses cosmology and explains the big bang theory and how the cosmos might end. The book has diagrams within it and some color photos as well. Finally, the book has a glossary of terms in the back. Just a sidenote, there are equations and an explanation of what they mean. There are no mathematical examples in the book. Astrophysics for Dummies is a nice addition for amateur astronomers,