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Astronomical breakthroughs of the last two decades have led to a revolution in the way we understand the universe. The Cosmic Perspective explores these discoveries and carefully weaves together connecting themes to produce a cosmic context. It's complemented by a next-generation media package that focuses on improving understanding of key concepts readers have the most problems with -like "Phases of the Moon" and "Stellar Evolution." For college instructors and students.
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New edition of a text that presents the major concepts in astronomy. It begins with a broad overview of modern scientific understanding of the cosmos, and then discusses how and why this understanding has been reached and what gaps remain in the overall knowledge. The 22 chapters cover developing perspective, key concepts, learning from other worlds, a deeper look at nature, stellar alchemy, and galaxies and beyond. Includes a companion SkyGazer CD-ROM. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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