Astronomy, Paperback/Andrew Fraknoi
Descriere
Contributor(s):Author: Andrew Fraknoi Author: David Morrison Author: Sidney C. Wolff The text and images in this textbook are in color. A lower-priced version with grayscale text and images is available - see ISBN 9781680920383. Astronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one- or two-semester introductory astronomy courses. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses through an exploration of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The Astronomy textbook builds student understanding through the use of relevant analogies, clear and non-technical explanations, and rich illustrations. Mathematics is included in a flexible manner to meet the needs of individual instructors.
Despre autor
Andrew Fraknoi este un profesor american de origine maghiară, pensionat, specializat în astronomie, recunoscut pentru activitatea sa de o viață de a face astronomia mai accesibilă și populară atât pentru studenți, cât și pentru publicul larg, folosind un limbaj cotidian.