Astronomy: The Cosmic Journey

by William K. Hartmann

Other authorsChris Impey (Author)
Hardcover, 2002

Call number

520 21

Tags

astronomy, introductory textbook, taught from it, hb

Genres

Publication

Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, c2002. xv, 553 p. : ill., map ; 28 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) 6th ed

Pages

xv; 728

Description

The Cosmic Journey takes students on three simultaneous journeys through history, space, and cosmic time. Journey moves outward from the earth through the universe to show students basic concepts, history, theories, and laws of astronomy as they apply to the solar system, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

xv, 728 p.; 11.02 inches

ISBN

0534211925 / 9780534211929

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