Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology

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Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modernundergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomywith the very latest developments. Written for science students,this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to thisdynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a workedexample with end of chapter problems to improve understanding * Includes coverage of the very latest developments such asdouble pulsars and the dark galaxy. * Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout * Supplementary web site with many additional full colour images,content, and latest developments.

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Ian Morison

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"The book is beautifully produced and illustrated, and notable forthe care that has gone into the choice of appropriate and unusualillustrations. Recommended." (SSR, December 2009) "This is an up-to-date, well-written, first-year undergraduatetextbook ... .Many people will enjoy reading it." (TheObservatory Magazine, August 2009) "A very well thought-out book that lucidly covers acomprehensive range of topics in an attractive format ... .Bangup-to-date, and all cut up into convenient, self-contained sectionsthat can be read in a dip-in, dip-out sort of way." (AstronomyNow, January 2009)
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