Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

by Steve McMillan and Eric Chaisson

Book Overview

For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. With the Eighth Edition of Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring a renewed freshness and analysis to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 013187165X
• ISBN13: 9780131871656
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 499 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.6" x 10.8"

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For anyone who has a vague interest in astronomy, this would be the book to read. Albeit not entirely simple, this is a relatively straight forward book that uses excellent examples to explain difficult concepts. There are many charts and diagrams. How exactly does a black hole work? What's the difference between a nova and a supernova (not as simple as you might think)? Why do we get meteor showers? There is a bit of mathematics involved, but nothing too intimidating. This is an excellent textbook. Best of all, a CD-ROM is included with lots of multimedia content, study questions, and links to more sources. Avoid other dry textbooks and purchase this one.