Explorations : an introduction to astronomy / Thomas T. Arny; Stephen E. Schneider

By:

Arny, Thomas T

Contributor(s):

Schneider, Stephen E

9781260565898 (pbk)

Subject(s):

Astronomy

DDC classification:

23 520 Ar66 2020

Contents:

1. The cycles of the sky -- 2. The rise of Astronomy -- 3. Gravity and motion -- 4. Light and atoms -- 5. Telescopes -- 6. The earth -- 7. The moon -- 8. Survey of solar systems -- 9. The terrestrial planets -- 10. The outer planets -- 11. Small bodies orbiting the sun -- 12. The sun, our star -- 13. Measuring the properties of stars -- 14. Stellar evolution -- 15. Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes -- 16. The milky way galaxy -- 17. Galaxies -- 18. Cosmology.

Summary: This ninth edition strives 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' emphasises current information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy. The ninth 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 information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	College Library General Circulation Section	GC	GC 520 Ar66 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	HNU001344

Previous edition: 2017

Includes index.

1. The cycles of the sky --
2. The rise of Astronomy --
3. Gravity and motion --
4. Light and atoms --
5. Telescopes --
6. The earth --
7. The moon --
8. Survey of solar systems --
9. The terrestrial planets --
10. The outer planets --
11. Small bodies orbiting the sun --
12. The sun, our star --
13. Measuring the properties of stars --
14. Stellar evolution --
15. Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes --
16. The milky way galaxy --
17. Galaxies --
18. Cosmology.

This ninth edition strives 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' emphasises current information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy. The ninth 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 information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy

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