Astronomy: Fundamentals and Frontiers

by Robert Jastrow and Malcolm H. Thompson

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471897000
• ISBN13: 9780471897002
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An Outstanding College-Level. . .

. . .introduction to Astronomy from one of America's foremost Astronomers.I have a confession to make. Astronomy has always fascinated me -- ever since I was a very small child. When other 2nd graders were talking about whatever it is that normal 2nd graders talk about, I was talking about Clyde Tombaugh, Sir William Herschel, John C. Adams, etc. -- the men who discovered Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. I remember scanning the skies for hours on end with a 6 inch Newtonian reflector borrowed from my uncle. I could go on and on -- but I think you understand my point. I have always loved Astronomy.This wonderful book should be back in print. It is a readable (and beautiful) college-level introduction to the basic ideas, concepts, and history of this fascinating science. It is perfectly accessible for the layman -- and even for those previously unfamiliar with Astronomy.Dr. Jastrow's text is clear and well-written, and the illustrations provided suit the discussion.A worthy book.