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Astrophysics Is Easy! = An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer /

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Title/Author:	Astrophysics Is Easy!/ by Michael Inglis.
Reminder of title:	An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer /
Author:	Inglis, Michael.
Description:	XIX, 302 p. 283 illus., 43 illus. in color.online resource. :
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Astronomy. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11644-0
ISBN:	9783319116440

Astrophysics Is Easy! = An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer /
Inglis, Michael.

Astrophysics Is Easy!An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer /[electronic resource] :by Michael Inglis. - 2nd ed. 2015. - XIX, 302 p. 283 illus., 43 illus. in color.online resource. - The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,1431-9756. - The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,177.

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.

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.

ISBN: 9783319116440

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-319-11644-0doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

593935
Astronomy.

LC Class. No.: QB1-991

Dewey Class. No.: 520

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