1. Introduction.- 2. Spherical Astronomy.- 3. Observations and Instruments.- 4. Photometric Concepts and Magnitudes.- 5. Radiation Mechanisms.- 6. Temperatures.- 7. Celestial Mechanics.- 8. The Solar System.- 9. Stellar Spectra.- 10. Binary Stars and Stellar Masses.- 11. Stellar Structure.- 12. Stellar Evolution.- 13. The Sun.- 14. Variable Stars.- 15. Compact Stars.- 16. The Interstellar Medium.- 17. Star Clusters and Associations.- 18. The Milky Way.- 19. Galaxies.- 20. Cosmology.- Appendix A. Mathematics.- B. Quantum Mechanics.- C. Theory of Relativity.- D. Radio Astronomy Fundamentals.- E. Tables.- Answers to Exercises.- Further Reading.- Photograph Credits.- Name and Subject Index.- Colour Supplement.
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content a ] . is also suited for serious amateurs who "find the
popular texts too trivial." In my opinion a ] this volume a
must-buy for any serious amateur looking for a comprehensive
overview of matters astronomical. a ] Its usefulness for education
purposes is enhanced by worked examples in each section followed by
exercises." (AAS Journal, March, 2004) "This is the 4th edition of
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selected for student work are interesting and will undoubtedly help
the student in his or her studies. a ] if you are looking for a
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"For the book to reach the fourth edition, it must be hitting a
niche in the market. The preface to the first edition in 1987
identifies that market as a ???university textbook for a first
course in astronomy??? which is also suited for serious amateurs
who ???find the popular texts too trivial???. In my opinion, that
description from the original preface is ???spot on??? and makes
this volume a must-buy for any serious amateur looking for a
comprehensive overview of matters astronomical." (Roger Feasey,
Auckland Astronomical Society Journal, March 2004) "This work
remains a most excellent textbook for the student as well as the
dedicated amateur astronomer." (ORION 62/321, ) "If you are looking
for a solid undergraduate text outlining the physics which
underpins so much of modern astronomy then this book will be a very
useful addition to your personal library." (Astronomy Now, May
2004) "??? The wide range of expertise gives the book an authority
that would be almost impossible for a single-author text ... There
are other aids to the reader: worked examples ... starred sections
in small print take the inquisitive reader beyond the general level
of the book." (Nature) "??? Unique among available texts and has so
much to offer ... No one involved in astronomy teaching will want
to be without a copy." (The Physics Teacher) "Gives a solid
foundation to the basic ideas of astronomy in a clear and
accessible fashion ??? Fundamental ideas are developed clearly and
applied to real problems, and solutions are worked out." (Sky
&Telescope) From the reviews of the fourth edition: "This book
will well serve its readership which includes both undergraduate
physical science and mathematics students ??? . covers all the
important subjects of an introductory course in astronomy. ??? is
beautifully illustrated with many black and white and color
photographs, which will be most appealing ??? . they have produced
a book that will prove useful for many years ??? . As such it is
highly recommended ??? to the general reader who wants to be
pleasantly and highly informed about astronomy." (Fernande
Grandjean, Gary J. Long, Physicalia, Vol. 26(1), 2004) "The book
remains a calculus-based textbook and reference source containing
many exercises ??? for the proper comprehension of the subjects
treated. ??? This work remains a most excellent textbook for the
student as well as the dedicated amateur astronomer. ??? can
considerably widen the vision of the student ??? ." (No??l Cramer,
ORIAN-Zeitschrift der Schweizerischen Astronomischen Gesellschaft
Vol. 62(321), 2004) "Fundamental Astronomy is both the title and an
excellent description of the content ??? . is also suited for
serious amateurs who "find the popular texts too trivial," In my
opinion ??? this volume a must-buy for any serious amateur looking
for a comprehensive overview of matters astronomical. ??? Its
usefulness for education purposes is enhanced by worked examples in
each section followed by exercises." (AAS Journal, March, 2004)
"This is the 4th edition of this well known andwell tested
undergraduate-level text on astronomy. ??? All the derivations are
well done and the problems selected for student work are
interesting and will undoubtedly help the student in his or her
studies. ??? if you are looking for a solid undergraduate text
outlining the physics which underpins so much of modern astronomy
then this book will be a very useful addition to your personal
library." (Kevin P. Marshall, Astronomy Now, May, 2004)
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