--Modern Astronomy Fifteen Lectures

Author: Wu Xingji Wen Xueshi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is part of the "Famous Experts General Knowledge Lecture Series," introducing astronomy and its history and modern developments. It was written based on the author's lectures on general astronomy for non-astronomy majors at Peking University. The content covers telescopes, the Moon and lunar exploration, planets and planetary exploration, the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, and even the universe and cosmic theories, as well as pulsars, white dwarfs, black holes, and the birth and evolution of stars. The book vividly introduces the fundamental knowledge of astronomy, modern exploration frontiers, and the contributions of predecessors in the history of astronomical development. It serves as an excellent guide for beginners, imparts knowledge, and inspires and educates those interested in and pursuing scientific careers. It is suitable for university students and astronomy enthusiasts. This book is part of the "Famous Experts General Knowledge Lecture Series," introducing astronomy and its history and modern developments. It was written based on the author's lectures on general astronomy for non-astronomy majors at Peking University. The content covers telescopes, the Moon and lunar exploration, planets and planetary exploration, the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, and even the universe and cosmic theories, as well as pulsars, white dwarfs, black holes, and the birth