Astrophysics Is Easy! : An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer / by Michael Inglis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Inglis, Michael., Author.

Series:

The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy.

Astrophysics.

Popular Science in Astronomy.

Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Local Subjects:

Popular Science in Astronomy.

Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Astrophysics is often –with some justification – regarded as incomprehensible without the use of higher mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of the subject. Astrophysics Is Easy! cuts through the difficult mathematics and explains the basics of astrophysics in accessible terms. Using nothing more than plain arithmetic and simple examples, the workings of the universe are outlined in a straightforward yet detailed and easy-to-grasp manner. The original edition of the book was written over eight years ago, and in that time, advances in observational astronomy have led to new and significant changes to the theories of astrophysics. The new theories will be reflected in both the new and expanded chapters. A unique aspect of this book is that, for each topic under discussion, an observing list is included so that observers can actually see for themselves the concepts presented –stars of the spectral sequence, nebulae, galaxies, even black holes. The observing list has been revised and brought up-to-date in the Second Edition.

Contents:

Introduction

The Tools of the Trade

Planetary Science

The Interstellar Medium

Star Birth

The Sun and Stars

The Death of Stars

Exoplanets

Galaxies

Active Galaxies

Cosmology

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

3-319-11644-4

OCLC:

908087971