Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide To The Universe (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
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ISBN : 9780130873071
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Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (3rd Edition)
This introductory textbook by Chaisson (Tufts U.) and McMillan (Drexel U.) has some of the best explanations of light and matter I've seen in a textbook for non-science majors particularly good are the sections on spectral analysis. The third edition incorporates new information about recent discoveries: e.g., the reported detection of neutrino oscillations and its relevance to the solar neutrino problem; new H-R diagram based on Hipparcos data on nearby stars; and discussion of recent spacecraft missions to Mars and the NEAR mission to asteroid Eros. Chapters follow the earth-out approach: from the Earth and its moon to galaxies and cosmology. The CD-ROM includes an electronic version of the text and 56 videos with voiceovers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Specification of Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (3rd Edition)
GENERAL | |
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Author | Eric J. Chaisson |
Binding | Paperback |
Language | English |
Edition | 3rd |
ISBN-10 | 0130873071 |
ISBN-13 | 9780130873071 |
Publisher | Prentice Hall |
Publication Year | 2000 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Height | 8.25 inch. |
Length | 0.75 inch. |
Width | 10.5 inch. |
Weight | 2.6 pounds. |
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