Astronomy today / Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan.
| Author/creator | Chaisson, Eric |
| Other author | McMillan, S. (Stephen), 1955- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©2002- |
| Description | volumes <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 note | Includes indexes. |
| Technical details | System requirements for accompanying CD-ROMs: Windows/PC, Macintosh. |
| LCCN | 2001037479 |
| ISBN | 0130935603 (pbk. : v. 1) |
| ISBN | 0130935719 (pbk. : v. 2) |
| ISBN | 0130915424 |
| ISBN | 0130943347 (school) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QB43.3 .C48 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |