Combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments, Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology is an accessible and carefully structured introduction to this dynamic subject. Taking a carefully developed scientific approach, every major concept is accompanied by a worked example and numerous problems, ranging from simple to more stretching. Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout and accompanied by a supplementary website and end of chapter problems, this textbook will help elucidate the popular topic for physics and astronomy undergraduate science students taking a first course in astronomy.
From the contents
Preface.
Biography.
Chapter 1. Astronomy, an Observational Science.
Chapter 2. Our Solar System 1 - The Sun.
Chapter 3. Our Solar System 2 - The Planets.
Chapter 4. Extra-solar Planets.
Chapter 5. Observing the Universe.
Chapter 6. The Properties of Stars.
Chapter 7. Stellar Evolution - The Life and Death of Stars.
Chapter 8. Galaxies and the Large Scale Structure of the Universe.
Chapter 9. Cosmology - the Origin and Evolution of the Universe.
