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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131445960
ISBN-139780131445963
eBay Product ID (ePID)30792934
Product Key Features
Number of Pages848 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAstronomy Today
Publication Year2004
SubjectAstronomy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorEric Chaisson, Steve Mcmillan
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight72.5 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2007-017107
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal520
SynopsisFor one- or two-semester introductory courses in astronomy. Chaisson/McMillan is a trusted text that offers the most complete and innovative learning package available for introductory astronomy. The goal of the Fifth Edition is to focus on the process of discovery and to better convey how science is done. Particular attention was given to clearly and concisely presenting scientific terms to the non-science student. Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-16, plus chapter 28. Volume 2 includes Chapters 1-5 plus 16-28.