Essential Astrophysics : Interstellar Medium to Stellar Remnants, Paperback b...

by Pranav Sharma, Shantanu Basu

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Essential Astrophysics : Interstellar Medium to Stellar Remnants, Paperback by Basu, Shantanu; Sharma, Pranav, ISBN 1032105631, ISBN-13 9781032105635, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This book takes a reader on a tour of astronomical phenomena: from the vastness of the interstellar medium, to the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems, through to white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes, the final objects of the stellar graveyard. At its heart, this book is a journey through the evolutionary history of the birth, life, and death of stars, but detours are also made to other related interesting topics. This highly accessible story of the observed contents of our Galaxy includes intuitive explanations, informative diagrams, and basic equations, as needed. It is an ideal guide for undergraduates with some physics and mathematics background who are studying astronomy and astrophysics. It is also accessible to interested laypeople, thanks to its limited equations. Key features: Includes coverage of some of the latest exciting research from the field, including star formation, exoplanets, and black holes Can be utilised as a stand-alone textbook for a one-term course or as a supplementary textbook for a more comprehensive course on astronomy and astrophysics Authored by a team respected for research, education, and outreach Shantanu Basu is an astrophysicist and a professor at The University of Western Ontario, Canada. He is known for research contribution

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Year: 2021
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781032105635
• Condition: Fine

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