{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-modern-astrophysics-hardback-9781108422161","title":"An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (Hardback) 9781108422161","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Modern Astrophysics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the entire astrophysics curriculum in one volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBradley W. Carroll (Author), Dale A. Ostlie (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108422161, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 September 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1359 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 19 x 5.5 cm, 2.42 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is a comprehensive, well-organized and engaging text covering every major area of modern astrophysics, from the solar system and stellar astronomy to galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology. Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of modern astrophysics, this textbook is suitable for astronomy and physics majors who have had a first-year introductory physics course with calculus. Featuring a brief summary of the main scientific discoveries that have led to our current understanding of the universe; worked examples to facilitate the understanding of the concepts presented in the book; end-of-chapter problems to practice the skills acquired; and computational exercises to numerically model astronomical systems, the second edition of An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is the go-to textbook for learning the core astrophysics curriculum as well as the many advances in the field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Tools of Astronomy: 1. The celestial sphere\u003cbr\u003e 2. Celestial mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 3. The continuous spectrum of light\u003cbr\u003e 4. The theory of special relativity\u003cbr\u003e 5. The interaction of light and matter\u003cbr\u003e 6. Telescopes\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Nature of Stars: 7. Binary systems and stellar parameters\u003cbr\u003e 8. The classification of stellar spectra\u003cbr\u003e 9. Stellar atmospheres\u003cbr\u003e 10. The interiors of stars\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Sun\u003cbr\u003e 12. The interstellar medium and star formation\u003cbr\u003e 13. Main sequence and post-main-sequence stellar evolution\u003cbr\u003e 14. Stellar pulsation\u003cbr\u003e 15. The fate of massive stars\u003cbr\u003e 16. The degenerate remnants of stars\u003cbr\u003e 17. General relativity and black holes\u003cbr\u003e 18. Close binary star systems\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Solar System: 19. Physical processes in the solar system\u003cbr\u003e 20. The terrestrial planets\u003cbr\u003e 21. The realms of the giant planets\u003cbr\u003e 22. Minor bodies of the solar system\u003cbr\u003e 23. Formation of planetary systems\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Galaxies and the Universe: 24. The Milky Way Galaxy\u003cbr\u003e 25. The nature of galaxies\u003cbr\u003e 26. Galactic evolution\u003cbr\u003e 27. The structure of the Universe\u003cbr\u003e 28. Active galaxies\u003cbr\u003e 29. Cosmology\u003cbr\u003e 30. The early Universe\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Astronomical and physical constants\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Unit conversions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C. Solar system data\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D. The constellations\u003cbr\u003e Appendix E. The brightest stars\u003cbr\u003e Appendix F. The nearest stars\u003cbr\u003e Appendix G. Stellar data\u003cbr\u003e Appendix H. The Messier catalog\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I. Constants, a programming module\u003cbr\u003e Appendix J. Orbit, a planetary orbit code\u003cbr\u003e Appendix K. TwoStars, a binary star code\u003cbr\u003e Appendix L. StatStar, a stellar structure code\u003cbr\u003e Appendix M. Galaxy, a tidal interaction code\u003cbr\u003e Appendix N. WMAP Data\u003cbr\u003e Suggested reading\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Astrophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astrophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astrophysics%20%5BPHVB%5D%22\"\u003ePHVB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000212672792,"sku":"9781108422161","price":69.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108422161i_7f03816d-7241-4486-92d0-787d648d7ee1.jpg?v=1696694878","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-modern-astrophysics-hardback-9781108422161","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}