The book is amply illustrated with simple clear figures and each chapter endswith a set of problems. In addition to serving as a course textbookAstrophysics in ... » 

The book is amply illustrated with simple clear figures and each chapter endswith a set of problems. In addition to serving as a course textbookAstrophysics in a Nutshell is an ideal review for a qualifying exam and ahandy reference for teachers and researchers. The most concise and uptodateastrophysics textbook for science majors. It contains a broad and wellbalancedchoice of traditional subjects and current research topics. It uses simpleshort and clear derivations of physical results. It trains students in theessential skills of orderofmagnitudeanalysis. It includes teaching problemswith each chapter. «