{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-astronomy-cesare-barbieri-9780367253493","title":"Fundamentals of Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eProviding a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second edition of \u003cb\u003eFundamentals of Astronomy \u003c\/b\u003ecovers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt expounds arguments of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcepts of general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury's perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground and space telescopes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic concepts of astronomical photometry, spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus, are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical development of the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes provide readers with references to additional material published in other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an introductory vision of arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the information at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully updated throughout with the latest results in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cesare Barbieri,Ivano Bertini,Elena Fantino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367253496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367253493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Cesare Barbieri","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48135994704127,"sku":"9780367253493","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_79678564-406c-424f-a6c3-dd495e9514ef.jpg?v=1770159811","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-astronomy-cesare-barbieri-9780367253493","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}