Author |
: Eric Chaisson |
Publisher |
: Prentice Hall |
Total Pages |
: 592 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSC:32106019289237 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Astronomy by : Eric Chaisson
Download or read book Astronomy written by Eric Chaisson and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief, introductory astronomy book designed for readers with little or no scientific background,A Beginner's Guideuses an exceptionally clear writing style. The authors present a broad view of astronomy without complex mathematics, yet the book discusses important concepts without simplification.The book's organization follows the popular and effective "Earth-Out" progression, starting with our planet and then moving through the solar system. A study of the Sun as a model star follows, then the book covers the Milky Way Galaxy, cosmology, and the universe as a whole.Because of its easy-to-read yet comprehensive coverage of astronomy, this book can serve as excellent reference material for those readers interested in learning about our universe.Personal Response System:Through a partnership with Interwrite PRS, this text is available with the PRS clicker system. The Instructor Resource Center on CD-ROM contains conceptual "clicker" questions in PowerPoint.