ISBN: 0387525939 9780387525938

Category: Science / Space Science / Astronomy

Page count: 438

Astronomy, astrophysics, and space research have witnessed an explosive development over the last few decades. The new observational potential offered by space stations and the availability of powerful and highly specialized computers have revealed novel aspects of the fascinating realm of galaxies, quasars, stars, and planets. Succeeding editions of Unsold's The New Cosmos, originally published in English in 1969, have chronicled these advances for 30 years.<br>-- Provides ample evidence of the dramatic developments in technology.<br>-- Assumes only a modest prior knowledge of mathematics and physics.<br>-- Gives a coherent introduction to the entire field of astronomy and astrophysics.<br>-- Offers new insight and enjoyment not only to students and researchers in the fields of astronomy, physics and earth sciences, but also to a wide range of interested amateurs.<br>-- Newly update edition.