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Fundamental Astronomy by Hannu Karttunen; Pekka Kröger; Heikki Oja; Markku Poutanen; Karl J. Donner is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Fundamental Astronomy about?
Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. The present corrected printing of the revised and enlarged third edition of this successful textbook includes a host of new knowledge acquired in recent years. In particular the chapters on observations and on the physics of the Sun have been thoroughly revised.
Who reads Fundamental Astronomy?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Hannu Karttunen; Pekka Kröger; Heikki Oja; Markku Poutanen; Karl J. Donner
- Publisher
- Springer; Springer-Verlag Telos
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9783540609360
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Science, Physics, Astronomy
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (51 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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