Astronomy: A Physical Perspective
, by Marc L. KutnerNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521821964 | 0521821967
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 8/18/2003
This revised and updated comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena applies basic physical principles to a variety of situations. Students learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world with the help of useful equations, chapter summaries, worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets. It will be suitable for undergraduate students taking a first course in astronomy, and assumes a basic knowledge of physics with calculus.