Discovering the Universe

Comins, Neil F.; Kaufmann, William J.

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ISBN 10: 0716769603 ISBN 13: 9780716769606

Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2005

Discovering the Universe is the best-selling text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme - the process of scientific discovery - readers will encounter spectacular sights, landmark experiments, and recent discoveries, while learning to avoid the pitfalls created by common misconceptions about astronomy. Now enhanced with a powerful technology and image projection package, this is the most exciting and effective edition yet. The accompanying CD-ROM features a special student version of the award winning planetarium software Starry Night as well as the universe modelling programme Deep Space Explorer.

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Book Description:

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

About the Author:

Neil F. Comins is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine and author of popular scientific books, articles, and textbooks. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from University College, Cardiff, Wales. He is the author of What If the Earth Had Two Moons?
William Kaufmann, one of the best-known popularizers of astronomy has left behind a legacy of nontechnical books through which students, amateurs, and the public learn about some of the most abstract and fascinating research topics of our day.

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