Product DescriptionAstronomy describes the mechanics of the universe in the more basic language of physics, otherwise known as “astrophysics”. Knowledge of black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires understanding of the physics underlying astrophysics. This book clarifies the fundamental principles of the field as well as the important astronomical phenomena it describes. Readers [...]
Product DescriptionThis focused, advanced undergraduate text provides broad coverage of astronomy and astrophysics with a strong emphasis on physics. Many researchers, faculty, and graduate students use this book as a reference. This text has an algebra and trigonometry prerequisite, but calculus is preferred. Features: * “Concept Applications” are fully worked-out, in-chapter problems that focus [...]
PLAYLIST: www.youtube.com 30 July 2008 Research scientist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Dr. Rudy Schild discussed the connection between Dark Energy, black holes and wormholes and phenomena such as telepathy, near death encounters (NDEs), ghosts, and astrology. New discoveries with ground-based and space telescopes are leading to a less mechanistic view of the universe. [...]
Narrated by Alan Alda, this introduction to observational astrophysics gives us a brief overview of the field and illuminates some of the interesting questions being currently researched.
Product DescriptionBeginning with some basic facts about the observable universe the authors consider in successive chapters the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The outstanding feature of this book is that it is self-contained, in that no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the [...]
A collection of the top stories for NASA Goddard’s Astrophysics Division from 2004-2005. Producer, Editor: Liz Smith Created: Fall 2005 Screenings/Awards: 2006 Silver Telly, Government Video
Product DescriptionGraduate students and researchers in astrophysics and cosmology need a solid grasp of a wide range of physical processes. This authoritative textbook helps readers develop the necessary toolkit of theory. The book is modular in design, allowing the reader to pick and chose a selection of chapters, if necessary. After reviewing the basics of [...]
Throughout the ages, comets have been both feared and celebrated. In this Hitchcock Lecture presented by UC Berkeley, renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Alexander Dalgarno relates comets and solar winds to molecular astrophysics. Series: UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures [7/2003] [Science] [Show ID: 7418]
Astrophysics Cosmic Light, Quasars Einstein Ring – Cross
Q& A : I am doing an essay at the moment and I am stuck. If a planet called Htrae is given an estimated age of 4.5×10^9 yrs by its residents. Can you explain to me how they may have calculated this. Please give me as much info as possible as [...]
