Astronomy : A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

McMillan, Stephen, Chaisson, Eric J.

ISBN 10: 0136440630 / ISBN 13: 9780136440635

Verlag: Prentice Hall PTR, 1995

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5291313-6

Inhaltsangabe:

Presents scientific literacy in the context of astronomy, with the aim of teaching students to think critically and analytically about the physical world and the development of science. The text requires a minimum level of simple algebra and trigonometry. It presents an explanation of key physical principles and techniques like Kepler and Newton's laws, spectroscopy and distance measurement (the cosmic distance ladder is used throughout). Also avaialble: Instructor's Edition (0-13-644097-5), Test Item File (0-13-644105-X), Student Lab Manual (0-13-644196-3).

Reseña del editor: Presents scientific literacy in the context of astronomy, with the aim of teaching students to think critically and analytically about the physical world and the development of science. The text requires a minimum level of simple algebra and trigonometry. It presents an explanation of key physical principles and techniques like Kepler and Newton's laws, spectroscopy and distance measurement (the cosmic distance ladder is used throughout). Also avaialble: Instructor's Edition (0-13-644097-5), Test Item File (0-13-644105-X), Student Lab Manual (0-13-644196-3).

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Astronomy : A Beginner's Guide to the ...
Verlag: Prentice Hall PTR
Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good