Bibliography for Cosmography

In summary, there are several textbooks that can provide information about the constitution of the cosmos, as well as the determination of distances and luminosities. Some recommended titles include Kolb and Turner's "The Early Universe", Andrew Liddle's "Introduction to Modern Cosmology", and Peeble's "Physical Cosmology". These texts are at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level and offer clear and authoritative discussions on the subject.
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In which textbooks about Cosmology may I find information about the constitution of the cosmos and also about determination of distances and luminosities?

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My favorite is Kolb and Turner's "The Early Universe". It's a classic text, probably at the advanced undergrad/grad level. I've not looked through it but Andrew Liddle's introductory cosmology book is probably good -- his other texts are very clear and pedagogical, and he's a smart fellow. Also Dodelson's cosmology book is good, but probably more appropriate for graduate level study. Peeble's classic text "Physical Cosmology", though dated, provides an authoritative discussion of the concepts you're interested in.
 
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Liddle, "Introduction to Modern Cosmology", Advanced Topic 2 has a good treatment of distances and luminosities. In fact, the title of this Chaper is "Classic Cosmology: Distances & Luminosities."
 
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Hello there,

Thank you for your question. I would recommend the following textbooks for information on cosmology and the constitution of the cosmos:

1. "Introduction to Cosmology" by Barbara Ryden - This textbook covers the basics of cosmology, including the history and evolution of the universe, the Big Bang theory, and the composition of the universe.

2. "The Cosmic Perspective" by Jeffrey Bennett, Megan Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, and Mark Voit - This textbook covers a wide range of topics in cosmology, including the structure and evolution of the universe, the Big Bang theory, and the formation of galaxies and stars.

3. "Modern Cosmology" by Scott Dodelson - This textbook delves deeper into the theoretical aspects of cosmology, including the current models for the universe, the cosmic microwave background, and dark matter and dark energy.

For information on determination of distances and luminosities, I would recommend the following textbooks:

1. "Astrophysics for Physicists" by Arnab Rai Choudhuri - This textbook covers the basics of astrophysics, including methods for determining distances and luminosities of celestial objects.

2. "The New Cosmos" by David J. Eicher - This textbook covers topics in modern astrophysics, including techniques for measuring distances and luminosities of objects in the universe.

I hope these recommendations are helpful to you. Happy reading!
 

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A bibliography for cosmography serves as a comprehensive list of sources used in the study of the structure, origins, and evolution of the universe. It allows readers to access and verify the information used in a cosmography study, and also gives credit to the original authors and researchers.

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