The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy (Series of Books in Astronomy)

Shu, Frank H.

ISBN 10: 0935702059 / ISBN 13: 9780935702057

Published by Univ Science Books, 1981

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy (Series of Books in Astronomy)
• Publisher: Univ Science Books
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0935702059
• ISBN 13: 9780935702057
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: New edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

"This is a truly astonishing book, invaluable for anyone with an interest in astronomy." Physics Bulletin

"Just the thing for a first year university science course." Nature

"This is a beautiful book in both concept and execution." Sky & Telescope

About the Author

​Frank Shu is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley.  He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1968.  Shu has written a number of expository articles for the lay public, and is the author of The Physics of Astrophysics, Volumes I and II.  He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Academia Sinica.