Beschreibung:

With Astronomy Today, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and
Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken
students to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revised
edition focuses on the process of scientific discovery and scientific
method, making "how we know what we know" a more integral part of the
text with attention to clearly and concisely presenting scientific terms
to the non-science student. In addition, the authors have taken great
care to identify places where they could clarify or simplify an
explanation, better define a term, and discuss the process used in
making a discovery. This edition offers the most complete and innovative
learning package available for one- or two-semester introductory
courses in astronomy. Alternate Versions Astronomy Today, Volume 1: The
Solar System, 5/e - Focuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term
course. Includes Chapters 1-16, 28. Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars
and Galaxies, 5/e - Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for
a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.