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Eddington: The Most Distinguished Astrophysicist of His Time

Eddington

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

This book is based on two lectures given in Cambridge by Professor Chandrasckhar to mark the centenary of the birth of Arthur Stanley Eddington. The text describes Eddington's major contributions to astrophysics and to general relativity. The approach is not technical, although it will mainly be of interest to professionals in astronomy, applied mathematics and the history of modern astronomy.

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Best For: Professionals in astronomy, applied mathematics, and history of modern astronomy
Focus: Eddington's contributions to astrophysics and general relativity
Covers: Key achievements of Arthur Stanley Eddington in astrophysics and relativity
Why It Matters: Provides insight into Eddington's impact on astrophysics and the development of general relativity through accessible lectures

"Eddington" by S. Chandrasekhar 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: S. Chandrasekhar

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.

This book is based on two lectures given in Cambridge by Professor Chandrasckhar to mark the centenary of the birth of Arthur Stanley Eddington. The text describes Eddington's major contributions to astrophysics and to general relativity. The approach is not technical, although it will mainly be of interest to professionals in astronomy, applied mathematics and the history of modern astronomy.

AuthorS. Chandrasekhar
PublisherCambridge University Press
Published2009-11-05
ISBN-139780521122429
BindingPaperback
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Length: 72 pages

Language: English

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