Reviews for Foundations of astronomy

The average rating for Foundations of astronomy based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-01-03 00:00:00 Joanna English I studied Physics as an Undergrad and took the kind of Astronomy class that this book is geared. It is an undergraduate introduction to the topic. It as these books go it is a pretty standard textbook that isn't very math-heavy but more centered on concepts. Undergrads especially ones studying Astronomy for a science elective don't need to get bogged down in heavy equations. It has the subject highlights the edition is from the early aughts and these things get updated. College textbooks are way too expensive so it is okay to buy a used copy new things are being discovered all the time but the basics haven't changed much lately so an older book is fine at that level. Decent refresher.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-06-14 00:00:00 Jiaying Mao I have the 6th edition. As a teacher, I love this book which is really attractive to students and also everyone who want to start Astronomy even his/her major is not Physics or astronomy. Quite complete reference in this level. It is really important to provide a reference book for beginners exactly what it should be; And This book is the one. Seeds really was successful about it. You can check many introductory books for beginners and general courses of Astronomy.