This book is a treatment of some of the "ideas of classical physics with a brief mention of quantum properties of electromagnetic radiation...The subjects covered include Newton's Laws (with an emphasis on gravity and its importance), the special and general theories of relativity, thermodynamics, and the electromagnetic theory." (Choice).

An amazing journey from our moon to the most distant stars, revealing the magic and majesty of our universe.

An in-depth, easy-to-understand examination of the basic physical laws of nature and how they influence our universe.

Trace the development of astronomy from early Greek stargazers to the ambitious pioneers: Brahe, Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton - who braved persecution and ridicule to fight for a science that relied not on ancient authorities and scriptures, but on logic, math, and careful observation. As Motz and Weaver show, the fruits of this noble pursuit - the elegant, simple natural laws - opened our eyes to the elusive rotations of the heavenly bodies, and gave rise to classical physics, and, finally, the vigorous, thriving science of astronomy today. These engaging authors go on to depict the brilliant revolution in astronomy that shattered classical physics and transformed our concepts of time, space, and matter. Beginning with Einstein's theory of relativity, Motz and Weaver celebrate and savor the twentieth century's greatest advances in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, each of which have dramatically reshaped modern astronomy.