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In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies by Koupelis, Theo
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- ISBN
- 9780763766306
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
ISBN-10
0763766305
ISBN-13
9780763766306
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78665995
Product Key Features
Book Title
In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies
Number of Pages
457 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Science & Nature / Astronomy
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
35.1 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2009-027215
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
523.8
Edition Description
Revised edition,New Edition
Table Of Content
Chapter1 The Quest Ahead Chapter2 From an Earth-Centered to a Sun-Centered System Chapter3 Gravity and the Rise of Modern Astronomy Chapter4 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter5 Telescopes: Windows to the Universe Chapter11 The Sun Chapter12 Measuring the Properties of Stars Chapter13 Interstellar Matter and Star Formation Chapter14 The Lives and Deaths of Low-Mass Stars Chapter15 The Deaths of Massive Stars Chapter16 The Milky Way Galaxy Chapter17 A Diversity of Galaxies Chapter18 Cosmology: The Nature of the Universe Chapter19 The Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence AppendixA Units and Constants AppendixB Solar Data AppendixC Planetary Data AppendixD Planetary Satellites AppendixE The Brightest Stars AppendixF The Nearest Stars AppendixG The Constellations AppendixH Answers to Selected Questions, Calculations, and Try One Yourself Exercises
Synopsis
Available with WebAssign Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on stars and galaxies. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to stars and galaxies. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies is the clear choice for students' first exploration of the cosmos., Available with WebAssign! Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on stars and galaxies. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to stars and galaxies. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies is the clear choice for students' first exploration of the cosmos., Incorporates a fresh, modern design and robust images and figures. Starry Night Planetary software is included with every new copy of the text. Provides an expanded discussion of methods used to measure the distance to galaxies, including the Fab
LC Classification Number
QB801.7.K68 2010
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- l***l (31)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was in good condition for a used copy. No writing on the pages, torn pages, or missing chapters. The edges were slighty bent but I truly just care that the text was clean. Fast shipping. A+++
- e***t (2103)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem in good condition, as pictured and described. Shipped quickly and arrived before estimated date. Great value for used books. Would definitely buy from this seller again
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