Horizons: Exploring the Universe (Non-InfoTrac Version with TheSky CD-ROM) - Softcover

Seeds, Michael A.; Seeds, Michael A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534381863 ISBN 13: 9780534381868

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2001

Synopsis

In this fully updated new Seventh Edition, Mike Seeds shows students their place in the universe and not just their location, but their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. He also emphasizes how science works as opposed to just teaching facts about astronomy. This enthusiastic author inspires students' imaginations, sense of wonder, and excitement for new discoveries. At the same time, Seeds strives to arm students with a solid understanding of the process of science. Crafting a story about astronomy, Seeds hopes that students will be able to ask questions of nature and gradually puzzle out the beautiful secrets of the physical world.

About this title

About the Author

Mike Seeds was a professor of physics and astronomy at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from 1970 until his retirement in 2001. In 1989 he received F&M College�s Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Mike�s love for the history of astronomy led him to create upper-level courses on archaeoastronomy and on the Copernican Revolution (�Changing Concepts of the Universe�). His research interests focused on variable stars and automation of astronomical telescopes. Mike is coauthor with Dana Backman of Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 12th edition (2012); Universe: Solar Systems, Stars, and Galaxies, 7th edition (2012); Stars and Galaxies, 8th edition (2013); The Solar System, 8th edition (2013); and ASTRO, 2nd edition (2013), all published by Cengage. He was senior consultant for creation of the 20-episode telecourse accompanying his book Horizons: Exploring the Universe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534381863
• ISBN 13: 9780534381868
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 544