How Mathematical Models, Computer Simulations, and Exploration Can Be Used to Study the Universe: An Anthology of Current Thought

This informative anthology focuses on the various tools astronomers use to understand the universe, tools that include computers, satellites, telescopes, and spacecraft. Including selections from some of the most prestigious publications, the editor offers a short history of the topic, the latest developments in the field, an introduction to the book, and an explanation to the significance of each article.