Astrophysics Is Easy! An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer
Astrophysics is often –with some justification – regarded as incomprehensible without the use of higher mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of the subject. Astrophysics Is Easy! cuts through
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Astrophysics Is Easy!
An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer Second Edition The Patrick Moore
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Astrophysics Is Easy!
An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer Michael Inglis Second Edition
Michael Inglis Long Island, NY, USA
ISSN 1431-9756 ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) ISBN 978-3-319-11643-3 ISBN 978-3-319-11644-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-11644-0 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2014953311 1st edition: © 2007 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
For Pete and Bill
Preface
Once again, I took paper to pen for this second edition, and began a journey to explain the mysterious, beautiful, and sometimes astounding complexities of stars, galaxies, the material that lies between, and the universe itself. It was a journey that took many roads with numerous side turnings as I often spent many long, lonely hours worrying whether I was being too obtuse, or at times patronizing, as it is a fact that many amateur astronomers are very knowledgeable of the subject that they pursue with a passion. However, the book eventually ca
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