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Astrophysics For Dummies

Authors:

Cynthia Phillips ,

Overview

Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics

Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science.

Discover the latest advances in the world of astrophysics
Understand how and why galaxies form and evolve
Find out the origins of cosmic rays
Get a standalone primer on the science or supplement your astrophysics course

Students in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummies.

Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics

Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding

our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science.

Discover the latest advances in the world of astrophysics
Understand how and why galaxies form and evolve
Find out the origins of cosmic rays
Get a standalone primer on the science or supplement your astrophysics course

Students in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummies.

Astrophysics for Dummies Cheat Sheet

The path to understanding astrophysics is both thought-provoking and brain-stretching. How did the universe come into existence, when will it end, and what role do our familiar planets and stars play in the grand scheme of the cosmos? There are many more questions in astrophysics than there are answers. The goal of this book is to put you in a position where you’re able to better formulate those questions, and know where to go for answers. As you’re getting started on your journey, use this Cheat Sheet to answer some of the first questions that come to mind.

About The Authors

Cynthia Phillips, PhD, is a scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Previously, she worked at the SETI Institute for 15 years. Shana Priwer is a technical writer who has co-authored many projects with Cynthia Phillips, including the Frameworks series on architecture.