An introductory text that offers a balanced presentation of astronomy, intended for students taking their first course in the subject. The author presents astronomy as a scientific discipline, by addressing its quantitative nature and scientific method of inquiry. He includes historical developments to demonstrate the relevance of astronomy and to humanize the science for students. The book features stereoscopic artwork, enabling students to visualize concepts and phenomena in three dimensions; three-D glasses are included ...
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An introductory text that offers a balanced presentation of astronomy, intended for students taking their first course in the subject. The author presents astronomy as a scientific discipline, by addressing its quantitative nature and scientific method of inquiry. He includes historical developments to demonstrate the relevance of astronomy and to humanize the science for students. The book features stereoscopic artwork, enabling students to visualize concepts and phenomena in three dimensions; three-D glasses are included for this purpose. Model building/scientific method explain how we came to know what we now know. By examining how theories are refined as new facts and observations become available, the author effectively demonstrates the scientific method to students. Analogies are made to everyday events to help students understand astronomical concepts and events.
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Add this copy of Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier to cart. $17.71, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Mosby.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1750grams, ISBN: 9780801674495.
Add this copy of Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier to cart. $27.17, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Mosby.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1750grams, ISBN: 9780801674495.
Add this copy of Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier/Book and 3-D to cart. $84.73, good condition, Sold by BookHolders rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gambrills, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Mosby.
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Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Writing: SOME ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: William C Brown Pub Pub Date: 2/1/1995 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 640.
Add this copy of Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier/Book and 3-D to cart. $89.95, new condition, Sold by discount_scientific_books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sterling Heights, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Mosby.
Add this copy of Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier/Book and 3-D to cart. $98.82, new condition, Sold by discount_scientific_books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sterling Heights, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Mosby.
Add this copy of Astronomy to cart. $138.29, new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Elsevier.
