Astronomy Today
- ISBN-10
- 1447963539
- ISBN-13
- 9781447963530
- Series
- Astronomy Today
- Category
- Astronomy
- Pages
- 735
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Authors
- Eric Chaisson, Stephen McMillan
Description
With Astronomy Today, Seventh Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken students to the universe around them. The text emphasizes critical thinking and visualization, and it focuses on the process of scientific discovery, making "how we know what we know" an integral part of the text. The revised edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest astronomical discoveries and theories, and it has been streamlined to keep students focused on the essentials and to develop an understanding of the "big picture." Alternate Versions Astronomy Today, Volume 1: The Solar System, Seventh Edition-Focuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-16, 28. Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, Seventh Edition-Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.
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