Introduction to the Science of the Universe: Comprehensive introduction and compact reference work!
- Introduction to Astronomy: From the Solar System to the Milky Way and Beyond
- Helpful for observers: From celestial mechanics to astronomical instruments
- New research findings on dwarf galaxies, star formation and current cosmology
The Compendium of Astronomy is a comprehensive and understandable introduction to astronomy. It bridges the gap between simple works for laymen and specialist research books.
Its greatest strength is its reference value: with over 190 tables and 450 informative illustrations, as well as a detailed appendix, it contains facts, figures and data that are difficult to find in other works or on the Internet.
It is ideal for self-study or as a companion to astronomy courses.
New in the 7th edition:
- 64 pages more extensive than the previous edition with approximately 60 new illustrations
- New topics include: James Webb Space Telescope, Hill spheres of the planets, Venus's companions, solar wind and space weather, the internal structure of the Sun, dwarf galaxies in our Milky Way and the Laniakea megastructure
- New tables including space missions for solar research, unmanned lunar probes, space probes to comets, and interstellar space flight destinations
- Lists of solar and lunar eclipses until 2040
- 16 star charts for the northern and southern skies
The author Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Keller is the founding director of the Stuttgart Planetarium (1976-2008), professor of astronomy at the University of Stuttgart and director of the Welzheim Observatory.
