INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS by Smith, Elske V P ISBN 0030062284

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This advanced undergraduate text provides broad coverage of astronomy and astrophyscis with a strong emphasis on physics. It has an algebra and trigonometry prerequisite, but calculus is preferred.

This focused, advanced undergraduate text provides broad coverage of astronomy and astrophysics with a strong emphasis on physics. Many researchers, faculty, and graduate students use this book as a reference. This text has an algebra and trigonometry prerequisite, but calculus is preferred. Features: * 'Concept Applications' are fully worked-out, in-chapter problems that focus on an important concept found within that chapter. * 'Key Equations and Concepts' neatly summarize the important equations and concepts found in each chapter. New to this edition: * Many new problems have been added, most 3rd Edition problems remain. * Physics Prelude serves as preview and preorganizer of the physics at a level appropriate to the book and the course. * Reorganization of Part 3--Chapters on stellar evolution are now consecutive. * Key new astronomical material further enhances the text. * 'Hale-Bopp Comet Update' has been added after Chapter 26.

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[edit] Title

INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

[edit] Author

Smith, Elske V P

[edit] ISBN

0030062284

[edit] Published

21/08/1997

[edit] Publisher

Saunders College Publishing, U.S.

[edit] Binding

hardback

[edit] Retail Price

40.99 (GBP)

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36.89 (GBP)

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