Presents scientific literacy in the context of astronomy, with the aim of teaching students to think critically and analytically about the physical world and the development of science. The text requires a minimum level of simple algebra and trigonometry. It presents an explanation of key physical principles and techniques like Kepler and Newton's laws, spectroscopy and distance measurement (the cosmic distance ladder is used throughout). Also avaialble: Instructor's Edition (0-13-644097-5), Test Item File (0-13-644105-X), Student Lab Manual (0-13-644196-3).
- ISBN10 0321698428
- ISBN13 9780321698421
- Publish Date 29 December 2009 (first published December 1995)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Addison-Wesley Professional
- Edition 6th ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 592
- Language English