<p><span>For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. </span></p><p><span>With the </span><span>Eighth Edition</span><span> of </span><span>Astronomy: A Beginnerβs Guide</span><span>, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring a renewed freshness and analysis to recent changes in
Astronomy: A Beginnerβs Guide to the Universe
β Scribed by Eric Chaisson; Steve McMillan
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 596
- Edition
- 8
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses.With theEighth EditionofAstronomy: A Beginner's Guide, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring a renewed freshness and analysis to recent changes in our understanding of the cosmos. As with the other two books in their Astronomy suite (one for two-semester courses and the other, a brief visual book), the authors continue to emphasize three major themes: the process of science, the size and scale of the universe, and the evolution of the cosmos. This new edition ignites reader interest with new discoveries from the latest space missions and a new focus on reader-oriented engagement.Note:You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(TM) & Mastering(TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
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