Astrophysics

A Very Short Introduction

(Author) Binney James James Binney
Format: Paperback
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Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
177
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780198752851
Publish year:
2016
Publish date:
March 24, 2016
Weight:
0 lb

Binney James

James Binney

James Binney was a British astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work on the dynamics of galaxies. His most famous work, "Galactic Dynamics," revolutionized the field with its clear and concise explanations of complex concepts. Binney's meticulous attention to detail and innovative research methods have made him a pioneer in the field of astrophysics.

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