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The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy (Series of Books in Astronomy)

Shu, Frank

Published by University Science Books, 1981
ISBN 10: 0935702059 / ISBN 13: 9780935702057
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Synopsis: This is a truly astonishing book, invaluable for anyone with an interest in astronomy. Physics Bulletin Just the thing for a first year university science course. Nature This is a beautiful book in both concept and execution. Sky & Telescope

About the Author: Frank Shu is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1968. Shu has written a number of expository articles for the lay public, and is the author of The Physics of Astrophysics, Volumes I and II.  He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Academia Sinica.

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Title: The Physical Universe: An Introduction to ...
Publisher: University Science Books
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Book Type: book