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Astronomy Today (6th Edition)

With Astronomy Today, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken students to the universe around them.

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Thoroughly updated, the revised edition focuses on the process of scientific discovery and scientific method, making â€œhow we know what we knowâ€ a more integral part of the text with attention to clearly and concisely presenting scientific terms to the non-science student.

In addition, the authors have taken great care to identify places where they could clarify or simplify an explanation, better define a term, and discuss the process used in making a discovery.

This editionoffers the most complete and innovative learning package available for one- or two-semester introductory courses in astronomy.

Alternate VersionsAstronomy Today, Volume 1: The Solar System, 5/e â€“ Focuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term course.

Includes Chapters 1-16, 28.

Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, 5/e â€“ Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course.

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Authors: Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Date: Jul. 9, 2007

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