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Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy Thomas Arny

Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy By Thomas Arny

Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy by Thomas Arny


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Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy Summary

Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy by Thomas Arny

The seventh edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy 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 emphasizes current information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy. The new edition also features the most complete technology support package offered with any astronomy text.

About Thomas Arny

Tom Arny is an Emeritus professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was associated there with the Five College Astronomy Program(comprising faculty from U-Mass, Amhurst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, and Smith Colleges). Dr. Arny received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College and his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Arizona. In addition to his interest in astronomy, he has a long-standing fascination with the natural world: weather (especially atmospheric optics such as rainbows), birds, wildflowers, and butterflies. Visit Dr. Arny's website at: http://www.astro.umass.edu/~arny/astro100.html

Table of Contents

Preface Preview: The Cosmic Landscape 1 The Cycles of the Sky 2 The Rise of Astronomy Essay 1 Backyard Astronomy 3 Gravity and Motion 4 Light and Atoms Essay 2 Special and General Relativity 5 Telescopes 6 The Earth Essay 3 Keeping Time 7 The Moon 8 Survey of the Solar System 9 The Terrestrial Planets 10 The Outer Planets 11 Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets 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 Essay 4 Life in the Universe Answers to Test Yourself Appendix Glossary Index

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CIN0073512222G
9780073512228
0073512222
Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy by Thomas Arny
Used - Good
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
20130316
592
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