Arny, Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2017, 8e, Student Edtion (A/P Physics) - Hardcover

Schneider, Stephen; Arny, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0076691977 ISBN 13: 9780076691975

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2016

Synopsis

The eighth edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy shares with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. The text is approachable and uses analogies and examples from the world around us to help students understand more complex content. New to this eighth edition is an updated, visually exciting art package that enhances student learning with clear, accurate representations that reflect the most current data in the field. Print student edition textbook.

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About the Authors

Steve Schneider became interested in astronomy at the amateur level when he was a child. He studied astronomy as an undergraduate at Harvard and obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell. His dissertation work received the Trumpler Award of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and he was named a Presidential Young Investigator. In addition to teaching introductory astronomy, he works closely with science teachers, presenting workshops and special courses. He also loves to draw and paint.

Tom Arny is an Emeritus professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was associated there with the Five College Astronomy Program(comprising faculty from U-Mass, Amhurst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, and Smith Colleges). Dr. Arny received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College and his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Arizona. In addition to his interest in astronomy, he has a long-standing fascination with the natural world: weather (especially atmospheric optics such as rainbows), birds, wildflowers, and butterflies. Visit Dr. Arny's website at: http: //www.astro.umass.edu/ arny/astro100.html

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0076691977
• ISBN 13: 9780076691975
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592