{"product_id":"astronomy-and-cosmogony-paperback-9781108005623","title":"Astronomy and Cosmogony (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108005623","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAstronomy and Cosmogony\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis second edition, originally published in 1929, is an extensive survey at the forefront of cosmology and astronomy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Jeans (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108005623, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e476 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.66 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\"\u003eThis second edition, originally published in 1929, is an extensive survey at the forefront of cosmology and astronomy with particular reference to the physical state of matter, the structure, composition and life-cycle of stars, and the superstructures of nebulae and galaxies. Intended as a rigourously argued scientific treatise, every effort was made by Jeans to render the results of far-reaching advancements in cosmology intelligible to a broad range of readers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The astronomical survey of the universe\u003cbr\u003e 2. The light from the stars\u003cbr\u003e 3. Gaseous stars\u003cbr\u003e 4. The source of stellar energy\u003cbr\u003e 5. Liquid stars\u003cbr\u003e 6. The evolution of the stars\u003cbr\u003e 7. Non-spherical masses - dynamical principles\u003cbr\u003e 8. The configurations of rotating liquid masses\u003cbr\u003e 9. The configurations of rotating compressible masses\u003cbr\u003e 10. Rotation and fission of stars\u003cbr\u003e 11. The evolution of binary systems\u003cbr\u003e 12. The ages of the stars\u003cbr\u003e 13. The great nebulae\u003cbr\u003e 14. The galactic system of stars\u003cbr\u003e 15. Variable stars\u003cbr\u003e 16. The solar system\u003cbr\u003e 17. Conclusion.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astronomy,%20space%20\u0026amp;%20time%20%5BPG%5D%22\"\u003ePG\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":46265911116056,"sku":"9781108005623","price":40.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108005623i_5fa8b3a7-748e-43d0-b9c5-586ea84a9900.jpg?v=1694867284","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/astronomy-and-cosmogony-paperback-9781108005623","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}