Description: Description: An impressive introductory book on the physics of stars, with notable astronomers as co-authors. Condition: Trade paperback in pictorial cover. Book is in like new condition: crisp clean, tightly bound, and unmarked with only the slightest shelfwear. From the publisher’s promo: “Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in astronomy and astrophysics. Beginning with a discussion of our nearest star, the Sun, the volume then considers how astronomers study the basic physical properties and life-cycles of more distant stars. Exotic objects such as black holes are also introduced. The text contains numerous useful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. It is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, this book is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur astronomers as well as undergraduate students.” VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies.; If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding.; Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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Subject Area: Mathematics and Science
Book Title: An Introduction to the Sun and Stars
Publication Name: Introduction to the Sun and Stars
Item Length: 10.4in.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Subject: Astronomy, Physics
Publication Year: 2007
Series: The Open University Texts
Type: Textbook
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 0.9in.
ISBN-10: 0521546222
Author: Simon Green, Mark H. Jones, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Barrie W. Jones, Robert J.A. Lambourne, John C. Zarnecki
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education
Level: Intermediate
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 8.3in.
Item Weight: 43.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 373