Astronomy Today

Astronomy Today
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Publisher : Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Total Pages : 725
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ISBN-10 : 0321691431
ISBN-13 : 9780321691439
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Book Synopsis Astronomy Today by : Eric Chaisson

Download or read book Astronomy Today written by Eric Chaisson and published by Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Astronomy Today, Seventh Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken you to the universe around you. 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 you 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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