This clear, scientifically accurate and mathematically comprehensible basic course has established for itself a well-earned place in the specialist literature. The third, completely updated edition is now available.



From reviews of earlier editions:



'-... provides a compact and simple introduction to the whole field of modern astronomy and astrophysics. Taken overall the ... book is an unequivocal enrichment of the technical literature of astronomy, it will perform a useful service during the initial terms of the studies of astronomy and physics students ... and also in secondary schools and hobby observatories.'

Sterne und Weltraum



'Above all ... it will provide solid reliable basic understanding ... Overall the can be recommended as accompanying literature for all students of astronomy whether as a primary or subsidiary subject.'

Spektrum der Wissenschaft