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It presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits one to see the underlying physical ideas. There is no other book that does this on the market. The book presents an up-to-date overview on all essential topics but is concise where possible to keep it a practical resource for courses. The book is based on extensive experience in the class room. Its contents have been field-tested for years by students.

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From the reviews: This book is the first of a two-part series based on undergraduate notes from a course designed by Milone and Wilson ! for second- and third-year astrophysics majors and given at Calgary. ! There are ample black-and-white photos, six pages of color photos, adequate figures and diagrams, plus a good nine-page index. ! Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections. (W. E. Howard, Choice, Vol. 46 (4), December, 2008)

From the reviews: This book is the first of a two-part series based on undergraduate notes from a course designed by Milone and Wilson ... for second- and third-year astrophysics majors and given at Calgary. ... There are ample black-and-white photos, six pages of color photos, adequate figures and diagrams, plus a good nine-page index. ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections. (W. E. Howard, Choice, Vol. 46 (4), December, 2008)

From the reviews: ""This book is the first of a two-part series based on undergraduate notes from a course designed by Milone and Wilson ... for second- and third-year astrophysics majors and given at Calgary. ... There are ample black-and-white photos, six pages of color photos, adequate figures and diagrams, plus a good nine-page index. ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections."" (W. E. Howard, Choice, Vol. 46 (4), December, 2008)

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