Astronomy Today (5th Edition)

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 EditionFocuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-16, 28. Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, Seventh EditionFocuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.
Author: McMillan, Steve

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0131445960

ISBN-13: 9780131445963