TY - GEN AU - Weinberg, Steven TI - Lectures on astrophysics SN - 9781108227445 U1 - 523.01 PY - 2020/// CY - UK PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Astrophysics KW - Interstellar Matter KW - Noble Laureate--Steven Weinberg KW - Physics KW - Astronomy N1 - Includes author index, subject index N2 - Lectures on Astrophysics provides an account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytic calculations and physical understanding. It introduces fundamental topics in astrophysics, including the properties of single and binary stars, the phenomena associated with interstellar matter, and the structure of galaxies. Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to cover exciting recent developments and new results. Emphasizing theoretical results, and explaining their derivation and application, this book provides an invaluable resource for physics and astronomy students and researchers ER -