Astronomy today / Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan.

Author/creator Chaisson, Eric
Other author McMillan, S. (Stephen), 1955-
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©2002-
Descriptionvolumes <1-2> : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm + 2 CD-ROMs (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects

Incomplete content v. 1. The solar system -- v. 2. Stars and galaxies.
Abstract " ... [T]he most comprehensive text by this proven team of authors. This twenty-eight chapter text begins with the foundations of the history of science and physics as they relate to astronomy (Part One), then proceeds with an "Earth-out" organization for coverage of the solar system (Part Two), stars and stellar evolution (Part Three), and galaxies and cosmology (Part Four)."
General noteIncludes indexes.
Technical detailsSystem requirements for accompanying CD-ROMs: Windows/PC, Macintosh.
LCCN 2001037479
ISBN0130935603 (pbk. : v. 1)
ISBN0130935719 (pbk. : v. 2)
ISBN0130915424
ISBN0130943347 (school)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QB43.3 .C48 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold