View larger. Preview this title online. Request a copy. Download instructor resources. Additional order info. Buy this product. K educators : This link is for individuals purchasing with credit cards or PayPal only. A practical introduction to astronomy focusing on critical thinking and our place in the universe The Essential Cosmic Perspective builds on its long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage to provide non-science majors with a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy.
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A Modern View of the Universe 2. Discovering the Universe for Yourself 3. The Science of Astronomy. Light: The Cosmic Messenger. Formation of the Solar System 7. Earth and the Terrestrial Worlds 8.
Jovian Planet Systems 9. Our Star Surveying the Stars Star Stuff The Bizarre Stellar Graveyard. Our Galaxy A Universe of Galaxies The Birth of the Universe He is married to coauthor Megan Donahue and cooks terrific meals for her and their three children. Mark likes getting outdoors whenever possible and particularly enjoys running, mountain biking, canoeing, orienteering, and adventure racing. Access Code Card. We're sorry! We don't recognize your username or password.
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Jeffrey O. Description For two-semester courses in astronomy. This package includes Mastering Astronomy. Exploring the impact of new discoveries on astronomy, science, and life in the universe Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for anyone who is curious about the universe, regardless of prior background in astronomy or physics.
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For instructors not using Mastering Astronomy, Pearson eText can also be adopted on its own as the main course material. Learn more about Pearson eText or contact your rep for purchase options. Series This product is part of the following series. Preface Preface is available for download in PDF format. Revised - Dark Matter chapter reflects recent discoveries and new constraints in what might be. Revised - Life in the Universe Chapter includes exoplanet discoveries, breakthrough initiatives in the search for life in the universe, and the proposed mini-spacecraft fleet to Alpha Centauri.
Build a framework and foundation for the process of science and create a platform for discussion about the impact of our society and current ideas on science The Process of Science, a major theme integrated throughout the main text, is reinforced with a set of short answer questions at the end of each chapter, as well as a suite of tutorials available for assignment in Mastering Astronomy.
Revised - Chapter-opening quotes reflect diverse individuals, and are part of the Consistent Chapter Structure that focuses on Learning Goals and creates a clear, student-friendly path through the book. A cosmic framework establishes a solid foundation of understanding by exploring our place in the universe and delving into how astronomers know what they know, fleshing out these themes throughout the text.
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Connect with us to learn more. Read why the authors wrote this book. He specializes in science and math education and has taught at every level from preschool through graduate school. Career highlights include serving 2 years as a visiting senior scientist at NASA headquarters, where he developed programs to build stronger links between research and education, proposing and helping to develop the Voyage scale model solar system on the National Mall Washington, DC and developing the free app Totality by Big Kid Science to help people learn about total solar eclipses.
His personal website is www. Her research focuses on using x-ray, UV, infrared, and visible light to study galaxies and clusters of galaxies: their contentsdark matter, hot gas, galaxies, active galactic nucleiand what they reveal about the contents of the universe and how galaxies form and evolve. She grew up on a farm in Nebraska and received an S. She has a Ph. Her Ph. Megan is married to Mark Voit, and they collaborate on many projects, including this textbook, over 70 peer reviewed astrophysics papers, and the nurturing of their children, Michaela, Sebastian, and Angela.
Megan has run three full marathons, including Boston. These days she runs trails with friends, orienteers, and plays piano and bass guitar for fun and no profit. He received his B. His research interests include planetary atmospheres and planetary astronomy. One research focus is the odd case of Jupiters moon Io.
Nick enjoys teaching at all levels and is active in efforts to improve undergraduate astronomy education. Off the job, Nick enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family and figuring out how things work. He earned his A. He continued his studies at the California Institute of Technology, where he was a research fellow in theoretical astrophysics, and then moved on to Johns Hopkins University as a Hubble Fellow. His research interests range from interstellar processes in our own galaxy to the clustering of galaxies in the early universe, and he is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
He is married to coauthor Megan Donahue and cooks terrific meals for her and their three children. Mark likes getting outdoors whenever possible and particularly enjoys running, mountain biking, canoeing, orienteering, and adventure racing. Access Card Package. We're sorry! We don't recognize your username or password. Please try again. The work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning.
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Jeffrey O. Description For one-semester courses in introductory astronomy. A brief path through astronomy that helps students gain an appreciation for astronomy and discovery in science The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals is the briefest introduction to astronomy in the Bennett series and supports instructors using an active or collaborative approach to teaching.
Reach every student with Modified Mastering Astronomy Mastering is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. Series This product is part of the following series. Preface Preface is available for download in PDF format. Jovian Planet Systems Space and Time S3. Spacetime and Gravity S4. Building Blocks of the Universe V.
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