Jay Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko combine extensive research experience, teaching experience, and textbook-writing experience to offer a book that is unparalleled in its ability to present the latest science in a way that students can understand. This brief, beautifully illustrated text one of the briefest available for the course offers concise coverage of a wide range of astronomical topics. The authors have struck a balance between the fundamental concepts and the exciting topics at the forefront of astronomy, conveying ...
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Jay Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko combine extensive research experience, teaching experience, and textbook-writing experience to offer a book that is unparalleled in its ability to present the latest science in a way that students can understand. This brief, beautifully illustrated text one of the briefest available for the course offers concise coverage of a wide range of astronomical topics. The authors have struck a balance between the fundamental concepts and the exciting topics at the forefront of astronomy, conveying the spirit of contemporary astronomy within a big picture context. The authors emphasize the central theme of origins in this text, first by singling out specifics in the headings of each chapter and then by dealing with a variety of relevant material in the text itself. An early discussion of the scientific method stresses an importance on the verification of observations, and sets the stage for the text's consistent focus on astronomy as a science.
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Good. The book is nice and 100% readable, but the book has visible wear which may include stains, scuffs, scratches, folded edges, sticker glue, torn on front page, highlighting, notes, and worn corners.
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Good Condition. Some minor marking, the cover has light and corner wear, Binding is in good sturdy condition. Text only. May have bookstore sticker Looks nice. 2DS 500 pages. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 049501303X. ISBN/EAN: 9780495013037. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560794795.
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Good Condition. Some marking, the cover has shelf wear with some corner wear. No CD, Includes Pass Code. Good study copy. 500 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 5. ISBN: 049501303X. ISBN/EAN: 9780495013037. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560794794.
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Very Good Condition. Text appears nice and clean but may contain some marks that we missed, the cover has light to moderate shelf and corner wear. Text only. 2DS 500 pages. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 049501303X. ISBN/EAN: 9780495013037. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560794797.
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Good Condition. The text appears nice and clean but may contain minor marks that we missed. the cover has some shelf and corner. Text only, No CD, Includes Pass Code. Good study copy. 500 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Science & Technology; ISBN: 049501303X. ISBN/EAN: 9780495013037. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560794793.
You'll never look at the stars the same way again. Comprehensive and authoritative. A wonderful accompaniment to Alex Filippenko's Teaching Company course. AAA+++
Gregory L
Oct 20, 2011
A bargain
This book was a bargain price, if only in average condition.
Artttt
Oct 14, 2010
Great Introduction to Astronomy!
This book is a great introduction to astronomy - a very interesting read! It's full of pictures and visuals to aid your understanding of ideas and concepts. However, the newer (3rd) edition might be better because it's been updated, and is more organized. The only difference I see is that it has more descriptive and interesting section headings. Also, the 3rd edition has true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blank practice test questions after each section, while the 2nd one doesn't. If you just want to read about astronomy, I'd definitely recommend this book!