| Textbook of Astronomy and Astrophysics with Elements of Cosmology | |
| Authors: V. B. Bhatia | ISBN:
978-81-7319-339-2 |
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 | |
Key Features |
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Table of content 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. Audience Graduate students and Academicians | |
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