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Introduction to Astrophysics: The Stars Jean Dufay paperback Used - Very Good
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Item specifics
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- Book Title
- Introduction to Astrophysics: The Stars
- ISBN
- 9780486607719
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Introduction to Astrophysics : the Stars
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Subject
- Physics / Astrophysics
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Series
- Dover Books on Physics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Weight
- 7.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486607712
ISBN-13
9780486607719
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117315160
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Publication Name
Introduction to Astrophysics : the Stars
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
Dover Books on Physics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
523.87
Table Of Content
I. Definitions and Specisal Conditions in Astronomical Photometry II. Stellar Photometry and Colorimetry III. Astronomical Spectrographs IV. Description and Initial Classification of Stellar Spectra V. Spectra and Absolute Magnitudes VI. Continuous Spectra of the Stars, Gradients and Color Temperatures VII. Spectrophometric Classification of Stars VIII. Diameters and Effective Temperatures of the Stars IX. Masses and Densities of the Stars X. Elementary Ideas on the Constitution of Stellar Atmospheres Physical and Astronomical Constants Abbreviations of the Names of Constellations Cited Brief Bibliography Index
Synopsis
A concrete, mid-level treatment, this readable and authoritativetranslation from the French provides an excellent guideto observational astrophysics. Methods of research andobservation receive as much attention as results. Topicsinclude stellar photometry and spectroscopy, classificationand properties of normal stars, construction of Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, Yerkes two-dimensional classification,and much more. Reprint of Introduction à l'astrophysique: lesétoiles, Max Leclerc et Cie, 1961., A bridge between introductory and advanced technical treatments, this readable and authoritative translation from the French provides an excellent guide to observational astrophysics. Physics students and professionals will appreciate the text's mid-level approach, in which methods of research and observation receive as much attention as results. Confining his discussion to normal stars, the author examines current methods of stellar photometry and spectroscopy and the main results of research involving star classification and properties. Additional topics include construction of Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, Yerkes two-dimensional classification, masses and densities of stars, general theories about the constitution of stellar atmospheres and the evolution of stars, and much more. Indispensable for specialists, this volume is also a fine resource for hobbyists and others with some grounding in astronomy wishing to further explore the intricacies of astrophysics., A concrete, mid-level treatment, this readable and authoritative translation from the French provides an excellent guide to observational astrophysics. Methods of research and observation receive as much attention as results. 1961 edition.
LC Classification Number
QB871
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