Higher Education | Physics & Astronomy
ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
The Cosmos Astronomy in the New Millennium Fifth edition Jay M. Pasachoff Alex Filippenko
Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves. July 2019 276 x 219 mm 732pp 409 b/w illus. 739 colour illus. 5 maps PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-43138-5 Paperback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
To Measure the Sky An Introduction to Observational Astronomy Second edition Frederick R. Chromey
A quantitative yet accessible undergraduate introduction to the collection and analysis of observational data in optical and infrared astronomy. October 2016 246 x 189 mm 472pp 274 b/w illus. PB, EB, HE 978-1-107-57256-0 Paperback £50.99 / US$65.99 X
Fundamental Planetary Science
An Introduction to Astrobiology
An Introduction to the Solar System
Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer Imke de Pater
Third edition Edited by David A. Rothery Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton
Third edition David A. Rothery Neil McBride Iain Gilmour
A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.
This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.
Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.
July 2019 247 x 187 mm 650pp 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 200 exercises PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
March 2018 263 x 210 mm 398pp 200 colour illus. 68 exercises PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X
January 2018 263 x 210 mm 440pp 328 colour illus. 96 exercises PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X
Foundations of Astrophysics
Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
ASTROPHYSICS
Fundamentals of Astrophysics Stan Owocki
Barbara Ryden Bradley M. Peterson
Introduces students with calculusbased physics, to fundamental astrophysical concepts, for a one-semester introduction to astrophysics.
A contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors taking a two-semester survey course.
June 2021 244 x 170 mm 304pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-94812-8 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 X
August 2020 246 x 189 mm 610pp 16 colour illus. HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83195-6 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
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Barbara Ryden Richard W. Pogge
This concise textbook covers all aspects of the interstellar and intergalactic medium, for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. March 2021 244 x 170 mm 260pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-74877-3 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99 X
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