{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-astrophysics-paperback-softback-9781009618007","title":"Fundamentals of Astrophysics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009618007","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamentals of Astrophysics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for one-semester astrophysics courses, this well-received textbook is aimed at students with college-level calculus-based physics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStan Owocki (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009618007, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 July 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 17.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.61 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The use of colour throughout the book is well done.' Jason Kirk, University of Lancashire\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePresenting a concise overview of astrophysical concepts, the second edition of this textbook bridges the gap between introductory astronomy books and advanced astrophysics texts. Designed for one-semester astrophysics courses, the textbook is aimed at science and engineering students with college-level calculus-based physics. The new edition features both revisions and additions, with the extension of topics such as luminosity distance and the inclusion of notable developments such as the James Webb and Roman Space Telescopes. As before, the chapters are organized into five parts, covering: stellar properties; stellar structure and evolution; the interstellar medium and star\/planet formation; our Milky Way and other galaxies; and cosmology. The exposition guides students toward a comprehensive fundamental understanding, using 'Quick Questions' to spur practice in basic computations, and multi-part exercises that offer a greater challenge. The solutions to the questions are freely accessible online, with exercise solutions and lecture slides available for instructors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Stellar Properties: 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Astronomical distances\u003cbr\u003e 3. Stellar luminosity\u003cbr\u003e 4. Surface temperature from a star's color\u003cbr\u003e 5. Stellar radius from luminosity and temperature\u003cbr\u003e 6. Composition and ionization from stellar spectra\u003cbr\u003e 7. Surface gravity and escape\/orbital speed\u003cbr\u003e 8. Stellar ages and lifetimes\u003cbr\u003e 9. Stellar space velocities\u003cbr\u003e 10. Using binary systems to determine masses and radii\u003cbr\u003e 11. Stellar rotation\u003cbr\u003e 12. Light intensity and absorption\u003cbr\u003e 13. Observational methods\u003cbr\u003e 14. Our Sun\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Stellar Structure and Evolution: 15. Hydrostatic balance between pressure and gravity\u003cbr\u003e 16. Transport of radiation from interior to surface\u003cbr\u003e 17. Structure of radiative versus convective stellar envelopes\u003cbr\u003e 18. Hydrogen fusion and the mass range of stars\u003cbr\u003e 19. Post-main-sequence evolution: low-mass stars\u003cbr\u003e 20. Post-main-sequence evolution: high-mass stars\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Interstellar Medium and Formation of Stars and Planets: 21. The interstellar medium\u003cbr\u003e 22. Star formation\u003cbr\u003e 23. Origin of planetary systems\u003cbr\u003e 24. Water planet Earth\u003cbr\u003e 25. Extra-solar planets\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Our Milky Way and Other Galaxies\u003cbr\u003e 26. Our Milky Way galaxy\u003cbr\u003e 27. External galaxies\u003cbr\u003e 28. Active galactic nuclei and quasars\u003cbr\u003e 29. Large-scale structure and galaxy formation and evolution\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Cosmology: 30. Newtonian dynamical model of universe expansion\u003cbr\u003e 31. Accelerating universe with a cosmological constant\u003cbr\u003e 32. The hot Big Bang\u003cbr\u003e 33. Eras in the evolution of the universe\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\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":"Brand New","offer_id":52460626215192,"sku":"9781009618007","price":34.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009618007i.jpg?v=1785456090","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-astrophysics-paperback-softback-9781009618007","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}