ASTROPHYSICS

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

Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer Imke de Pater

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

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

ASTROPHYSICS

Fundamentals of Astrophysics

Stan Owocki

Introduces students with calculusbased physics, to fundamental astrophysical concepts, for a one-semester introduction to astrophysics.

June 2021 244 x 170 mm 304pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-94812-8 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 X

An Introduction to Astrobiology

Third edition

Edited by David A. Rothery Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton

This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.

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

Foundations of Astrophysics

Barbara Ryden Bradley M. Peterson

A contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors taking a two-semester survey course.

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

An Introduction to the Solar System

Third edition

David A. Rothery Neil McBride Iain Gilmour

Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.

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

Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium

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