Universe: Stars and Galaxies

ISBN-10
1319115098
ISBN-13
9781319115098
Series
Universe
Language
English
Published
2019-01-26
Authors
Roger Freedman, Robert Geller, William J. Kaufmann

Description

Universe by Robert M. Geller and Roger Freedman strikes the right balance between scientific rigor and student comprehension and excitement.

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