
Astrophysics For Dummies
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 18. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-394-23504-9 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics
Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science.
Discover the latest advances in the world of astrophysics
Understand how and why galaxies form and evolve
Find out the origins of cosmic rays
Get a standalone primer on the science or supplement your astrophysics course
Students in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummies.
Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science.
Discover the latest advances in the world of astrophysics
Understand how and why galaxies form and evolve
Find out the origins of cosmic rays
Get a standalone primer on the science or supplement your astrophysics course
Students in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-23504-9 (9781394235049)
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Cynthia Phillips | Shana Priwer
Astrophysics For Dummies
E-Book
02/2024
1st Edition
Wiley
€19.99
Available for download

Cynthia Phillips | Shana Priwer
Astrophysics For Dummies
E-Book
02/2024
1st Edition
Wiley
€19.99
Available for download
Persons
Cynthia Phillips, PhD, is a scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Previously, she worked at the SETI Institute for 15 years. Shana Priwer is a technical writer who has co-authored many projects with Cynthia Phillips, including the Frameworks series on architecture.