Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, Vol. 2: Stars & Galaxy, Chapters 1-5, 12-18

Arny, Thomas; Schneider, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0077395298 / ISBN 13: 9780077395292

Published by McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2009

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Softcover, in Very Good condition, there are no stamps writing or marks, Sixth Edition, a couple little corner bumps, some scuffing on the glossy covers, straight spine, solid binding, clean unmarked pages, nice shape, Seller Inventory # 063419

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Title: Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, ...

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Arny: Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 6th edition, is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information. This new edition continues to offer the most complete technology/new media support package available. That technology/new media package includes: Interactives, Animations, and introducing Connect - online homework and course management.

About the Author:

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