ISE Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy

Thomas T. Arny, Stephen E. Schneider

ISBN 10: 126608004X / ISBN 13: 9781266080043

Edité par Mcgraw Hill Education, 2023

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• Titre: ISE Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy
• Éditeur: Mcgraw Hill Education
• Date de parution: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 126608004X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781266080043
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

The Tenth Edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy continues to share with students 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, accessible writing. 

The new edition of Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy is also available in McGraw Hill Connect, featuring SmartBook 2.0, STEM Prep Modules, Stellarium Exercises, and more!

À propos des auteurs

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.