Fundamental astronomy
By: H. Karttunen ... [et al.], eds.
Contributors: Karttunen, Hannu.
Edition: 2nd enl. ed.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 511
Subjects: Astronomy.
Description: 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 much enlarged second edition of this successful textbook includes a host of new knowledge acquired in recent years.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [497]-499) and index.