Measuring the Universe: The Cosmological Distance Ladder

A unified treatment of the various techniques used for distance determination. The text begins by describing methods to measure distances on Earth, then gradually climbs the "distance ladder" to enable us to estimate the distance to the farthest objects, ending with a discussion of particle horizons within an expanding and inflationary universe. Aimed at first-year astronomy and astrophysics undergraduates, the book emphasises general physical principles rather than mathematical detail, and is enhanced and complemented by many worked examples, questions and problem-solving exercises at the end of each chapter.

Author: Stephen Webb
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03/18/1999
Pages: 342
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.45h x 6.60w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9781852331061
ISBN10: 1852331062
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Space Science | Astronomy
- Science | Physics | Astrophysics

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