The Physical Universe : An Introduction to Astronomy
Shu, Frank
ISBN 10: 0935702059 ISBN 13: 9780935702057
Published by MIT Press, 1981
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"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.
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Title: The Physical Universe : An Introduction to ...
Publisher: MIT Press
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good