Maintaining the rigor and excellence of previous editions, this updated version visits the entire realm of astrophysical research including historical perspective, planets, the solar system, formation of galaxies, interstellar medium, spectra and electromagnetic radiation. New features include ``Improve Your Night Vision'' essays to encourage night sky observing; ``The Unifying View'' which links what has been covered to five core astronomy concepts; student thought questions and a completely redrafted, four-color, computerized art program.
- ISBN10 0471308498
- ISBN13 9780471308492
- Publish Date 15 November 1994
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 7th ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 100
- Language English