Features
ISBN Number: 9780521782425
Written by: Zombeck, Martin V.
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Written by: Zombek, Martin V.
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Reference
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Space astronomy.
Subject: Astronomy, General
Copyright: 2006
Edition Number: 3
Edition Description: Hardback
Date of Publication: December 2006
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 767
Book Size: 9.18x6.36x1.58 in. 2.97 lbs.
Fully updated with data from space-based observations and a comprehensive index and bibliography, this third edition contains the most frequently used information in modern astrophysics. As well as a vast number of tables, graphs, diagrams and formulae it also contains information covering topics including atomic physics, nuclear physics, relativity, plasma physics, electromagnetism, mathematics, probability and statistics, and geophysics. This handbook will be an essential reference for graduate students, researchers and professionals working in astronomy and the space sciences. A website containing extensive supplementary information and databases can be found at www.cambridge.org/9780521782425. Synopsis:
Updated third edition for graduate students, researchers and professionals in astronomy and the space sciences.
