Stars and Galaxies
eBook - PDF

Stars and Galaxies

  1. 530 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Stars and Galaxies

About this book

Stars and Galaxies, derived from the comprehensive Foundations of Astronomy, offers a focused pathway through stellar structure, evolution, the interstellar medium, and the nature of galaxies and cosmology. The opening chapters provide grounding in observational tools and the sky, followed by a comprehensive study of the life cycles of stars—from formation through death—and the exotic objects that result. The text then expands outward to explore galaxies, the large-scale structure of the universe, and modern cosmology. A concluding section on extrasolar planets and astrobiology ties the story of stars and galaxies back to the question of life in the universe. This text is best suited for instructors prioritizing astrophysics, stellar phenomena, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos in their curriculum. Available with WebAssign, which features auto-graded problem sets, conceptually driven activities, and access to Virtual Astronomy Labs—interactive simulations that give students hands-on experience with key astronomical concepts, all designed to reinforce learning and increase engagement.

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Information

Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798214193489
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Astronomy & Astrophysics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. copyright
  4. Brief Contents
  5. Contents
  6. A Note to Students
  7. Chapter 1: Here and Now
  8. Chapter 2: A Guide to the Sky
  9. Chapter 3: Moon Phases and Eclipses
  10. Chapter 4: The Origin of Modern Astronomy
  11. Chapter 5: Gravity
  12. Chapter 6: Light and Telescopes
  13. Chapter 7: Atoms and Spectra
  14. Chapter 8: The Sun
  15. Chapter 9: The Family of Stars
  16. Chapter 10: The Interstellar Medium
  17. Chapter 11: The Formation and Structure of Stars
  18. Chapter 12: Stellar Evolution
  19. Chapter 13: The Deaths of Stars
  20. Chapter 14: Neutron Stars and Black Holes
  21. Chapter 15: The Milky Way Galaxy
  22. Chapter 16: Galaxies: Normal and Active
  23. Chapter 17: Modern Cosmology
  24. Chapter 18: Extrasolar Planets
  25. Chapter 19: Astrobiology: Life on Other Worlds
  26. Afterword
  27. Appendix A: Units and Astronomical Data
  28. Appendix B: Observing the Sky
  29. Answers to Even-Numbered Problems
  30. Glossary
  31. Index

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