{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-astronomy-and-astrophysics-9780367257583","title":"An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstronomy is the field of science devoted to the study of astronomical objects, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Astronomers have gathered a wealth of knowledge about the universe through hundreds of years of painstaking observations. These observations are interpreted by the use of physical and chemical laws familiar to mankind. These interpretations supply information about the nature of these astronomical objects, allowing for the deduction of their surface and interior conditions. The science associated with these interpretations is called astrophysics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics \u003c\/b\u003eoffers a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and astrophysics, complete with illustrative examples and illuminating homework problems. Requiring a familiarity with basic physics and mathematics, this undergraduate-level textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses key physics concepts relevant to stellar observations, including radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, photometry, continuous and discrete spectrum, and spectral lines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes instruments used for astronomical observations as well as how the radiation received is characterized and interpreted to determine the properties of stars.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the structure of stars, the basic equations that explain stars in equilibrium, and the fusion reactions occurring in stellar cores.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the evolution of stars, the solar system, the dynamics of galaxies, and the fundamentals of modern cosmology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the universe at high redshifts, where it is dominated by objects such as active galaxies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics \u003c\/b\u003eteaches students how to interpret the night sky, providing them with a critical understanding of the stars and sun, solar system, extrasolar planets, stars, and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is thoroughly revised to make it an essential textbook for students. The Second edition introduces the following changes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew solutions are provided at the end of all the chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe number of problems has increased.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor chapters have been considerably revised and new developments in this field have been introduced.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProf. Pankaj Jain\u003c\/b\u003e is the head of the Department of Space, Planetary \u0026amp; Astronomical Sciences \u0026amp; Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. He earlier held the position of Professor of Physics at the same institution. He obtained his doctoral degree in physics from Syracuse University. He has extensive research experience in high-energy particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics. He also has considerable experience in teaching courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50868788625682,"sku":"9780367257583","price":138.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ced073a-267a-4da7-80ad-5d936c6eadfe.jpg?v=1737738948","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-astronomy-and-astrophysics-9780367257583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}