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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the dramatic changes and advancements in astrophysics that have occurred over the past decade. The Second Edition of this marketleading book has been updated to include the latest results from relevant fields of astrophysics and advances in our theoretical understanding of astrophysical phenomena.The Tools of Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere, Celestial Mechanics, The Continuous Spectrum of Light, The Theory of Special Relativity, The Interaction of Light and Matter, Telescopes; The Nature of Stars: Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters, The Classification of Stellar Spectra, Stellar Atmospheres, The Interiors of Stars, The Sun, The Process of Star Formation, PostMainSequence Stellar Evolution, Stellar Pulsation, Supernovae, The Degenerate Remnants of Stars, Black Holes, Close Binary Star Systems; Planetary Systems: Physical Processes in the Solar System, The Terrestrial Planets, The Jovian Worlds, Minor Bodies of the Solar System, The Formation of Planetary Systems; Galaxies and the Universe: The Milky Way Galaxy, The Nature of Galaxies, Galactic Evolution, The Structure of the Universe, Active Galaxies, Cosmology, The Early Universe; Astronomical and Physical Constants, Unit Conversions Between SI and cgs, Solar System Data, The Constellations, The Brightest Stars, The Nearest Stars, Stellar Data, The Messier Catalog, Constants, A Constants Module for Fortran 95 (Available as a C++ header file), Orbits, A Planetary Orbit Code (Available as Fortran 95 and C++ command line versions, and Windows GUI), TwoStars, A Binary Star Code (Generates synthetic light and radial velocity curves; available as Fortran 95 and C++ command line versions, and Windows GUI), StatStar, A Stellar Structure Code (Available as Fortran 95 and C++ command line versions, and Windows GUI), StatStar, Stellar Models, Galaxy, A Tidal Interaction Code (Available as Java), WMAP Data. For all readers interested in moden astrophysics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics'? A: 'An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics' focuses on the advancements in astrophysics over the past decade, covering a wide range of topics including celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, and cosmology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bradley W. Carroll.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics'.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 1326 pages.
- Q: Is the book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in good condition, although it may have some writing on a few pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a variety of topics including the tools of astronomy, the nature of stars, planetary systems, galaxies, and the universe.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics' published? A: The book was published on December 11, 1995.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: Some features of the book include updated content reflecting the latest advancements in astrophysics and a comprehensive overview of astronomical phenomena.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in astrophysics? A: Yes, the book is suitable for all readers interested in modern astrophysics, including beginners.