Fundamental Astronomy (5^th Ed., 5th ed. 2007)

Fundamental Astronomy is a well-balanced, comprehensive introduction to classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. This is the fifth edition of the successful undergraduate textbook and reference work. It has been extensively modernized and extended in the parts dealing with extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. You will also find augmented sections on the solar system and extrasolar planets as well as a new chapter on astrobiology. Long considered a standard text for physical science majors, Fundamental Astronomy is also an excellent reference work for dedicated amateur astronomers.

Fundamental Astronomy is an established, widely-adopted textbook for physical-science majors that gives a well-balanced and comprehensive, calculus-based introduction to the topics of classical and modern astronomy and astrophysics

Richly illustrated with more than 400 images, including 36 color plates

New edition offers substantial new material on extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, and extra-solar planets (in addition to updates throughout)

While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences

From reviews of earlier editions

Very clearly aimed at the science student market, and would make an excellent undergraduate or starting post-graduate textbook.... This book represents excellent value for the serious student of astronomy and astrophysics, and I would highly recommend it as a general undergraduate text. It covers the whole field of modern astronomy in a clear and concise way that is rare in modern introductory-level textbooks." Contemporary Physics

Gives a solid foundation to the basic ideas of astronomy in a clear and accessible fashion… Fundamental ideas are developed clearly and applied to real problems, and solutions are worked out." Sky & Telescope

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras