Perspectives on Astronomy, Media Edition (with CengageNOW, Virtual Astronomy Labs Printed Access Card) (Available 2010 Titles Enhanced Web Assign)

Authors Mike Seeds and Dana Backman personalize the history of the universe by placing you at the center of the latest chapter in a grand and amazing story. You will learn how we are the latest link in the "great chain of origins." And, by emphasizing the role of the scientific process, Seeds and Backman will help you also understand how analyzing scientific evidence not only answers the question "How do we know?," but provide deeper insights into our place in the universe as well. Each new copy of the text comes with access to CengageNOW, an online personalized learning system designed to save you time in studying and to help you prepare for exams through a series of diagnostic tests and personalized study plans. Exploring the sky: Scale of the cosmos, from solar system to galaxy to universe; User's guide to the sky, patterns and cycles; Circles around the Earth become orbits around the sun; Astronomical telescopes and instruments, extending humanity's vision -- Stars: Sun light and sun atoms; Family of stars; Structure and formation of stars; Deaths of stars -- Galaxies and cosmology: Milky way galaxy; Galaxies; Cosmology in the 21st century -- Solar system: Origin of the solar system; Comparative planetology of the terrestrial planets; Comparative planetology of the outer planets -- Life: Life on other worlds -- Afterword -- Appendices: Units and astronomical data; Observing the sky -- Glossary.

authors Mike Seeds And Dana Backman Personalize The History Of The Universe By Placing You At The Center Of The Latest Chapter In A Grand And Amazing Story. You Will Learn How We Are The Latest Link In The Great Chain Of Origins. And, By Emphasizing The Role Of The Scientific Process, Seeds And Backman Will Help You Also Understand How Analyzing Scientific Evidence Not Only Answers The Question How Do We Know?, But Provide Deeper Insights Into Our Place In The Universe As Well. Each New Copy Of The Text