An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
29 April 2024
Summary
Unveiling the Cosmos: A Journey Through Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy, a science dedicated to celestial objects like stars, galaxies, and nebulae, has amassed a vast understanding of the universe through centuries of meticulous observation. These observations, interpreted using familiar physical and chemical laws, reveal the nature of these objects, allowing us to deduce their surface and interior conditions. This interpretive science is known as astrophysics.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780367257583 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0367257580 |
| Author: | Pankaj Jain |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Chapman & Hall/CRC |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 29 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 453g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Pankaj Jain
Prof. Pankaj Jain is the head of the Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. He earlier held the position of Professor of Physics at the same institution. He obtained his doctoral degree in physics from Syracuse University. He has extensive research experience in high-energy particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics. He also has considerable experience in teaching courses in physics, astrophysics and astronomy.
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