Foundations of Astronomy
| AUTHOR | Seeds, Michael A.; Seeds, Michael; Backman, Dana |
| PUBLISHER | Cengage Learning (01/01/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Fascinating, engaging and extremely visual, FOUNDATIONS OF ASTRONOMY, 14th Edition, is renowned for its current coverage, reader-friendly presentation and detailed--yet clear--explanations. The authors' goals are to help you use Astronomy to understand science, and use science to answer two fundamental questions: What are we? And how do we know? Available with WebAssign, the powerful digital solution that enriches the teaching and learning experience. Complete with practice opportunities, a wealth of supplemental resources and immediate feedback, you'll be set up to succeed.
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ISBN-13:
9781337399920
ISBN-10:
1337399922
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0014
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Page Count:
688
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.90 x 0.90 x 10.80 inches
Weight:
3.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Dewey Decimal:
520
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Fascinating, engaging and extremely visual, FOUNDATIONS OF ASTRONOMY, 14th Edition, is renowned for its current coverage, reader-friendly presentation and detailed--yet clear--explanations. The authors' goals are to help you use Astronomy to understand science, and use science to answer two fundamental questions: What are we? And how do we know? Available with WebAssign, the powerful digital solution that enriches the teaching and learning experience. Complete with practice opportunities, a wealth of supplemental resources and immediate feedback, you'll be set up to succeed.
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Author:
Seeds, Michael A.
Michael A. Seeds has been Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Franklin and Marshall (F&M) College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since 1970. In 1989, he received F&M College's Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Seeds' love for the history of astronomy led him to create upper-level courses on Archaeoastronomy and Changing Concepts of the Universe. His research interests focus on variable stars and the automation of astronomical telescopes. Mike is coauthor with Dana Backman and Michele Montgomery of HORIZONS HYBRID: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE, Thirteenth Edition, and UNIVERSE HYBRID: SOLAR SYSTEM, STARS AND GALAXIES, Eighth Edition, both published by Cengage Learning. He was Senior Consultant in the creation of the twenty-six-episode telecourse accompanying the book HORIZONS: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE, Twelfth Edition.
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