Astronomy: A Physical Perspective

by Marc L. Kutner

This calculus-based introductory text thoroughly explains how and why certain astronomical phenomena occur and how astronomers collect and interpret information about stars and the solar system. Incorporates the most recent theories and findings in the field, including particle physics and cosmology, results from recent observations of space, and new information on star formation, the galactic center, and dark matter. Fully describes the nature and properties of stars; the cycle of stellar birth, life, and death; the nature of galaxies; and the overall structure of the universe. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on understanding phenomena by applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations. Contains extensive examples, useful equations, problem sets, chapter summaries, and test examples.

Genres: Physics, Astronomy, Science, Nonfiction

576 pages, Hardcover

First published October 20, 1987

About the author

Marc Leslie Kutner

Reviews

[Evan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a rather bad textbook. It is filled with error and imprecise description. Not recommended at all.

[Jose Moa · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the mathematics and physics background between high school and firs college course a very kind complete introduction to astrophysics that enables to make interesting calculations in several fields as : stellar magnitudes,orbits,planetary atmospheres,white dwarfs,neutron stars ,galaxies,cosmolgy,relativity ,telescopes,Roche limit and so on.It has a lot of worked examples and accesible fruitfull exercises