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Astrophysical Concepts

This classic text, aimed at senior undergraduates and beginning graduate students in physics and astronomy, presents a wide range of astrophysical concepts in sufficient depth to give the reader a quantitative understanding of the subject. Emphasizing physical concepts, the book outlines cosmic even...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Harwit, Martin (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2006.
Edición:4th ed. 2006.
Colección:Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo

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