Astrophysics is Easy! by Mike Inglis

Astrophysics is Easy! by Mike Inglis

Astrophysics is often - with some justification - regarded as incomprehensible without at least degree-level mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers skip the math, and miss out on the fascinating fundamentals of the subject. In Astrophysics Is Easy! Mike Inglis takes a quantitative approach to astrophysics that cuts through the incomprehensible mathematics, and explains the basics of astrophysics in accessible terms. The reader can view objects under discussion with commercial amateur equipment.

From the reviews: Inglis.. offers a handy, useful resource both for amateur astronomers and colleges with small student-oriented observatories. It will be useful for introductory astronomy courses that include some observations. ... Many different kinds of stars are discussed with the appropriate physics. In addition, Inglis treats topics such as different kinds of galaxies, gravitational lensing, and Hubble's Law, all done using mathematics no more sophisticated than arithmetic. For all good college libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; two-year technical program students. (K. L. Schick, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (6), 2006) Inglis begins by discussing all the fundamental tools of the trade and then moves on to the astrophysics of the interstellar medium stars, and finally galaxies. The text's tone is friendly and conversational, and the author sprinkles in his own anecdotal experiences. The book is generously illustrated with black-and-white figures and a few color photographs. ... Astrophysics Is Easy! is a must for any amateur astronomer who desires to learn more about the science of astronomy ... . (Jennifer Birriel, Sky and Telescope, May, 2008) The author has set himself the goal of writing a book that is useful to the amateur astronomer who wants to know more about the beauty in the sky ... . this book is affordable for many young scientists, physicists, or amateur astronomy groups. It will also be useful to professional astrophysicists who have to address a broad audience or prepare a lecture for a non-scientific public. ... this book may encourage more young readers to pursue a career in science, maybe even in astrophysics. (Fernande Grandjean and Gary J. Long, Physicalia Magazine, Vol. 30 (4), 2008)

Dr Mike Inglis was born in Wales in the UK, but lives and works in the USA, where he is Professor of Astrophysics at Suffolk County Community College, State University of New York. His qualifications include a BSc Physics, MSc in Astronomy & Astronautics, and a PhD in Astrophysics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, NASA's Solar System Ambassador, a Member of the American Astronomical Society, a Member of the UK Planetary Forum, a Member of the International Astronomical Union, a Member of the Association for Astronomy in Education, and a Member of the Society of Popular Astronomy. He is the author of many books and papers including Field Guide to Deep Sky Objects, (Springer), An Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution, (Springer), Astronomy of the Milky Way, Vols I & II, (Springer) and Observer's Guide to Star Clusters (Springer, currently in production). He is the Series Editor of Springer's Practical Astronomy Observing Guides.

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ISBN 13	9781852338909
ISBN 10	1852338903
Title	Astrophysics is Easy!
Author	Mike Inglis
Series	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Springer London Ltd
Year published	2007-08-23
Number of pages	206
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.