Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy ISE

10th Edition
1266489177 · 9781266489174
The Tenth Edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy continues to share with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. Written for students of various educational backgrounds, Explor… Read More
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Preview: The Cosmic Landscape
Chapter 1: The Cycles of the Sky
Chapter 2: The Rise of Astronomy
Essay 1: Backyard Astronomy
Chapter 3: Gravity and Motion
Chapter 4: Light and Atoms
Essay 2: Special and General Relativity
Chapter 5: Telescopes
Chapter 6: Earth
Chapter 7: The Moon and Tides
Essay 3: Keeping Time
Chapter 8: The Terrestrial Planets
Chapter 9: The Giant Planets
Chapter 10: Small Bodies Orbiting the Sun
Chapter 11: Planetary Systems
Essay 4: Life in the Universe
Chapter 12: The Sun, Our Star
Chapter 13: Measuring the Properties of Stars
Chapter 14: Stellar Evolution
Chapter 15: Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes
Chapter 16: The Milky Way Galaxy
Chapter 17: Galaxies
Chapter 18: Cosmology
The Tenth Edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy continues to share with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. Written for students of various educational backgrounds, Explorations emphasizes current, accurate information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing. 

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