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Mikhail Ya Marov - The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics: A Survey of the Cosmos from the Home Planet to Space Frontiers - 9781461487296 - V9781461487296
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The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics: A Survey of the Cosmos from the Home Planet to Space Frontiers

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Description for The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics: A Survey of the Cosmos from the Home Planet to Space Frontiers Hardback. "Published in collaboraion with the International Space University"--Page v. Series: Springerbriefs in Astronomy. Num Pages: 336 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 185 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 17. Weight in Grams: 642.

The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. It covers the Sun, Solar System bodies, exoplanets, stars, and star life cycle, planetary systems origin and evolution, basics of astrobiology, our galaxy the Milky Way, other galaxies and galactic clusters, a general view of the Universe, its structure, evolution and fate, modern views and advanced models of cosmology as well as the synergy of micro- and macro physics, standard model, superstring theory, multiversity and worm holes.

The main concepts of modern astrophysics and prospects for future studies are accompanied by numerous illustrations and ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
Springerbriefs in Astronomy
Condition
New
Weight
642g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461487296
SKU
V9781461487296
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Mikhail Ya Marov
Professor Marov graduated from the Moscow Technical University in 1958, received his Ph.D. in 1964 and full doctorate degree in Physics and Mathematics in 1970. He first worked in the S.P. Korolev Space Corporation Energia, and in 1962, he joined M.V. Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics of the Soviet/Russian Academy of Science. Since 1968 he has been head of the ... Read more

Reviews for The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics: A Survey of the Cosmos from the Home Planet to Space Frontiers
“I found the eight chapters on planetary science quite well written … . The book has a reasonable balance between text, pictures, and diagrams, and is quite well narrated. There are plenty of colour pictures and illustrations. … target reader would be one who wants a quick overview of the history and current status of planetary-science research.” (Anders Jerkstrand, The ... Read more

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