hf6391964 2007-6-27 22:58
Astronomy-Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition【A.E.Roy,D.Clarke】
Astronomy - Principles and Practice 4th ed. - A. Roy, D. Clarke
jladam 2007-12-20 22:03
Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)
Author: A.E. Roy , D. Clarke
Key Phrases: dynamical mean sun, absolute power gain, telescope collector, The Astronomical Almanac, Mauna Kea, Hubble Space Telescope
Paperback: 475 pages
Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 4 edition (June 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750309172
ISBN-13: 978-0750309172
Review
The book is well organized and conveniently divided into four sections. A feature of the text which I found particularly appealing was the almost conversational style in which it is written, making it riveting reading. Another aspect which was striking was the manner in which the authors very successfully integrated historical and factual information. the book provides first-year students with a solid basis on which to continue studies in astronomy or physics.
