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Astrophysics: A Very Short Introduction

Astrophysics

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"Astrophysics" by James Binney is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.

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Best For: Students and enthusiasts of physics and astronomy seeking to understand celestial phenomena through physical laws.
Focus: Application of terrestrial physical laws to explain celestial objects and phenomena.
Covers: Fundamental principles linking physics to the behavior of objects in the Universe, including planetary and deep sky phenomena.
Why It Matters: It bridges the gap between Earth-based physics and the understanding of distant cosmic objects, providing a scientific framework for astrophysical study.

"Astrophysics" by James Binney is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: James Binney

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.

AuthorJames Binney
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2016
ISBN-139780198752851
BindingPaperback
Pages177
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesVery Short Introductions

Format: Paperback

Length: 177 pages

Language: English

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