Fundamental Astronomy /

Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical s...

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Main Author: Karttunen, Hannu
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kröger, Pekka, Oja, Heikki, Poutanen, Markku, Donner, Karl Johan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1996.
Edition:Third rev. and enlarged edition.
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Summary:Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. The present revised and enlarged third edition of this successful textbook includes a host of new knowledge acquired in recent years. In particular the chapters on observations and on the physics of the Sun have been thoroughly revised.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 542 pages)
ISBN:9783662032152 (electronic bk.)
3662032155 (electronic bk.)