Textbook of Astronomy and Astrophysics with Elements of Cosmology
Author(s): V. B. Bhatia
ISBN: 978-81-7319-339-2
E-ISBN: Publication Year: 2001
Pages: 396
Binding: Paper Back Dimension: 160mm x 240mm Weight: 600
Textbook
About the book
Main Topics:
l The first part on astronomy deals celestial coordinate system, stellar classification schemes, H-R diagrams and masses and radii of stars
l The second part on astrophysics includes stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, energy generation in stars and nucleosynthesis
l The third part on galactic structure, rotation and cosmology introduces Robertson-Walker metric and Friedman models of the universe, and discusses the present status of Hubble constant and the problems with the age of the universe
Table of Contents
Preface / General Astronomy / Stellar Atmospheres / Stellar Structure/ Stellar Energy Sources and Nucleosynthesis / White Dwarf and Neutron Stars / Galactic Structures and Elements of Cosmology / Fundamental constant / References / Index.
