An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy is the field of science devoted to the study of astronomical objects, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Astronomers have gathered a wealth of knowledge about the universe through hundreds of years of painstaking observations. These observations are interpreted by the use of physical and chemical laws familiar to mankind. These interprAn Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics By: Pankaj Jain Publisher: CRC Press Print ISBN: 9781439885901, 1439885907 other ISBNs: 9781439885918, 1439885915 Edition: 1st Copyright year: 2015