Fundamental AstronomyHannu Karttunen Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. The present corrected printing of the revised and enlarged third edition of this successful textbook includes a host of new knowledge acquired in recent years. In particular the chapters on observations and on the physics of the Sun have been thoroughly revised. |
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Fundamental Astronomy Hannu Karttunen,Pekka Kröger,Heikki Oja,Markku Poutanen,Karl J. Donner Limited preview - 2013 |
Fundamental Astronomy Hannu Karttunen,Pekka Kröger,Heikki Oja,Markku Poutanen,Karl J. Donner No preview available - 2014 |
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