The Cosmic Perspective: Stars and Galaxies

by Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas O. Schneider

Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective; Stars and Galaxies, Seventh Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. The text provides a wealth of features that enhance skill-building, including new group work exercises that help you retain concepts longer and build communication skills for the future. The Seventh Edition has also been fully updated to include the latest astronomical observations, results from recent space missions, research, and theoretical developments that inform our understanding of the early universe. This volume includes Chapters 1-6(pages 1-187), S2-S4(pages 398-461), and 14-24(pages 464-721) of the main text, The Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition. ISBN 0321839552 9780321839558 Cosmic Perspective, The, 7/e - is the complete book .

624 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2012