Astronomy
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ISBN13: 9780131007277
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For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. A brief, introductory astronomy text designed for students with little or no scientific background, A Beginner's Guide incorporates an exceptionally clear writing style, an emphasis on critical thinking and visualization, and a leading-edge technology program. The authors present a broad view of astronomy without complex mathematics, yet the text discusses important concepts without simplification. - Over 100 new photos and line drawings - Added throughout the book.-Provides students with exciting visual imagery, holding their interest. - New information - Includes the following new sections and text: a summary of Kirchhoff's laws of spectroscopy; Is Pluto a Planet?; new references to scientific method; new emphasis on cosmic evolution; new examples of astronomical scale; and more. - Gives students a more comprehensive and current text. Assures instructors that they are presenting the best text available. - Greatly revised and updated material - Includes the latest advances in telescope technology; recent satellite observations; implications for theory of solar system formation; observations from the Galileo space probe; expanded
| ISBN-13 | 9780131007277 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0131007270 |
| Weight | 2.98 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.65 x 0.67 x 10.87 In |
| List Price | $104.00 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 552 pages |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall |
| Published On | 2003-07-23 |
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