The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium - Softcover

Jay M. Pasachoff; Alex Filippenko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110768756X ISBN 13: 9781107687561

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

An exciting introduction to astronomy, the fourth edition of this book uses recent discoveries and stunning photography to inspire non-science majors about the universe and science. Written by two highly experienced and engaging instructors, each chapter has been fully updated, with more than 200 new images throughout, including recent images from space missions and the world's best observatories. Redesigned, streamlined pages highlight the breathtaking imagery. The text is organized as a series of stories, each presenting the history of the field, the observations made and how they fit within the process of science, our current understanding, and what future observations are planned. Math is provided in boxes and easily read around, making the book suitable for courses taking either mathematical or qualitative approaches. New discussion questions encourage students to think widely about astronomy and the role science plays in our everyday lives and podcasts for each chapter aid studying and comprehension.

About this title

Book Description:

An exciting introduction to astronomy, the fourth edition of this book uses recent discoveries and stunning photography to inspire non-science majors about the universe and science. Written by two highly experienced and engaging instructors, each chapter has been fully updated, with more than 200 new images throughout, including recent images from space missions and the world's best observatories.

About the Author:

Jay Pasachoff is Professor of Astronomy at Williams College.

Alex Filippenko is Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 110768756X
• ISBN 13: 9781107687561
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 620