Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy - Hardcover

Arny, Thomas T.; Schneider, Stephen E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1266673377 ISBN 13: 9781266673375

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2023

Synopsis

Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy was written to provide students with a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. Written for students of various educational backgrounds, Explorations emphasizes current, accurate information, a visually exciting art package, and accessible writing. 

About this title

About the Authors

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

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1266673377
• ISBN 13: 9781266673375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608