Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics

by Michael Zeilik (Primary Contributor), Michael Zeilik (Primary Contributor), Elske V.P. Smith (Author), Kenneth C. Jacobs (Author), Stephen A. Gregory (Primary Contributor)

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  1992

  $3.27

  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.