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The Astronomers' Magic Envelope: An Introduction to Astrophysics Emphasizing General Principles and Orders of Magnitude

The Astronomers' Magic Envelope

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"The Astronomers' Magic Envelope" by Prasenjit Saha, Paul A. Taylor is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Working physicists, especially astrophysicists, value `back-of-the-envelope' calculations -- short elegant computations or arguments that start from general principles and lead to interesting results. This book guides advanced undergraduates and lower graduates on how to understand astrophysics using general principles and concise calculations.

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Best For: Advanced undergraduates and early graduate students in astrophysics
Focus: Understanding astrophysics through general principles and concise, back-of-the-envelope calculations
Covers: Fundamental concepts in astrophysics with emphasis on orders of magnitude and general principles
Why It Matters: Helps develop problem-solving skills using simplified calculations valued by working astrophysicists

"The Astronomers' Magic Envelope" by Prasenjit Saha, Paul A. Taylor is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Prasenjit Saha, Paul A. Taylor

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.

Working physicists, especially astrophysicists, value `back-of-the-envelope' calculations -- short elegant computations or arguments that start from general principles and lead to interesting results. This book guides advanced undergraduates and lower graduates on how to understand astrophysics using general principles and concise calculations.

AuthorPrasenjit Saha, Paul A. Taylor
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2018
ISBN-139780198816461
BindingHardcover
Pages132
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Hardcover

Length: 132 pages

Language: English

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