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by Stephen A. Gregory (Author), Michael Zeilik (Author)
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This focused, advanced undergraduate text provides broad coverage of astronomy and astrophysics with a strong emphasis on physics. Many researchers, faculty, and graduate students use this book as a reference. This text has an algebra and trigonometry prerequisite, but calculus is preferred. Features: * "Concept Applications" are fully worked-out, in-chapter problems that focus on an important concept found within that chapter. * "Key Equations and Concepts" neatly summarize the important equations and concepts found in each chapter. New to this edition: * Many new problems have been added, most 3rd Edition problems remain. * Physics Prelude serves as preview and preorganizer of the physics at a level appropriate to the book and the course. * Reorganization of Part 3--Chapters on stellar evolution are now consecutive. * Key new astronomical material further enhances the text. * "Hale-Bopp Comet Update" has been added after Chapter 26.

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  • Hardcover: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole; 4 edition (August 21, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0030062284
  • ISBN-13: 978-0030062285
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #573,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a worthy investment, November 19, 2002
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Don't bother with this book. I used it for an intro-level astro course, along with Frank Shu's Physical Universe. In the exact words of my professor, the only reason we even had to buy this book was because Shu's was written 20 years ago and is slightly out of date.... we used Shu for important concepts and this for basically nothing other than revising what is in Shu with more up-to-date information. This book is kind of expensive to be simply a tool for updating Shu (which, btw, is a great book)... also, the high number of errors and typos really make this book a "don't bother"
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductory book in astronomy/astrophysics, December 10, 2003
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I used this book in an independent study class in astronomy and astrophysics while I was an undergraduate. With the exception of the some errors in the equations in the opacity section I found this book to be clearly written and not too difficult. You will need to know your college physics and some math but that should be expected since this is not a descriptive text. If you want a descriptive astronomy text search elsewhere, if you want an introductory astrophysics text this is a good choice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good, general overview for a survey class, April 26, 2002
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This is not a MEATY text. It is a good INTRODUCTORY text that provides a decent overview of general astronomy, including: basic celestial mechanics, the solar system, absorption/emission, stars, H-R diagram, galaxies, interstellar medium, evolution, Hubble's law, active galaxies, cosmology. The level of detail seems appropriate for a survey course. For example, the authors do a good job of describing basic spectral issues (absorption, emission, line broadening, Boltzmann, the Saha equation, optical depth, etc), but they do not provide a detailed discussion of stellar atmospheres. If you have had an introduction to astronomy and want more depth, then look at Bohm-Vitense's books, Elmgreen's Galaxies & Galactic Structure, etc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad reference book for astrophysics students
This book is an ok reference book, if you've already seen the material in the book. The price is way too high. Whatever you do don't pay 180 bucks for this book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intro to Astronomy
Nicely written textbook for the first year student in astronomy and astrophysics. Clearly written.
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3.0 out of 5 stars good if you know whats up
i think this book is good if you already know a bit about astronomy and physics. it covers the topics it wants to very well, and very in depth. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK General Study Book
This book is a good compromise between the less analytical texts and some of the books geared toward astonomy majors. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars There are better books out there!
I had to use this book for a year. It's badly written with numerous errors and typos. Equations are written in a non-user-friendly format. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Needs proofreading
This book was the textbook for my introductory Astronomy course and we found than many of the constants were inconsistent in different sections and/or inaccurate. Read more
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Good book. Well laid out and clear. The only thing that it lacks is a solution manual or answer key, otherwise a fantastic text.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to astrophysics
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