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Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology (Manchester Physics Series)

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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.

Author(s): Ian Morison
Series: Manchester Physics Series
Publisher: Wiley
Year: 2008

Language: English
Pages: 362

cover......Page 1
Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology......Page 6
Contents......Page 10
Preface......Page 18
Author’s Biography......Page 20
1 Astronomy, an Observational Science......Page 22
2 Our Solar System 1 – The Sun......Page 60
3 Our Solar System 2 – The Planets......Page 96
4 Extra-solar Planets......Page 156
5 Observing the Universe......Page 174
6 The Properties of Stars......Page 226
7 Stellar Evolution – The Life and Death of Stars......Page 252
8 Galaxies and the Large Scale Structure of the Universe......Page 286
9 Cosmology – the Origin and Evolution of the Universe......Page 322
Index......Page 356