Discovering the Universe - Softcover

Kaufmann, William J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0716736373 ISBN 13: 9780716736370

Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This edition of this brief text has been thoroughly updated. The accompanying CD-ROM features a special student version of the award-winning virtual planetarium software "Starry Night" plus software animations and videos, all illustrations from the text, interactive Q&A and exercises, and supplementary resources. Material can be updated periodically from the Freeman Web site. There is an online study guide offering a CD-Web guide, chapter objectives, key terms, review questions, "Starry Night" observations exercises and online tutorials.

About this title

Book Description:

An exciting new edition that leads the student through the process of scientific discovery in astronomy.

About the Author:

Professor Neil F. Comins is on the faculty of the University of Maine. He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Cornell University, a master's degree in physics at the University of Maryland, and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from University College, Cardiff, Wales. Dr. Comins took over the authorship of "Discovering the Universe" in its Fourth Edition, following the death of William Kaufmann. He is also the author of "Discovering the Essential Universe" and "Discovering the Universe: From the Stars to the Planets." Dr. Comins has also written bestselling books for general audiences, including "What if the Moon Didn't Exist?, " "Heavenly Errors," "The Hazards of Space Travel," and "What if the Earth Had Two Moons?"

About this edition

• Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0716736373
• ISBN 13: 9780716736370
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 500