Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, The Essential Cosmic Perspective focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and to see how physics and astronomy are foundations for understanding their world. Recent discoveries spark readers' curiosity in the universe as a whole. Updates include discoveries such as the accelerating universe/cosmological constant, the detection of more planets around other stars, the potential of water flow on Mars, and the latest theories on the very early universe.
- ISBN10 0321703294
- ISBN13 9780321703293
- Publish Date 29 December 2009 (first published 28 February 2002)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Imprint Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
- Edition 5th ed.
- Language English