Arny T.T., Schneider S.E. Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy

New York: McGraw-Hill, 2016. - 585 p.The eighth edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy strives to share with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. Written for students of various educational backgrounds, Explorations emphasizes current information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing, and accuracy. The new edition also features the most complete technology support package offered with any astronomy text.Preview The Cosmic Landscape
The Cycles of the Sky
The Rise of Astronomy
Backyard Astronomy
Gravity and Motion
Light and Atoms
Special and General Relativity
Telescopes
The Earth
Keeping Time
The Moon
Survey of Solar Systems
The Terrestrial Planets
The Outer Planets
Small Bodies Orbiting the Sun
The Sun, Our Star
Measuring the Properties of Stars
Stellar Evolution
Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes
The Milky Way Galaxy
Galaxies
Cosmology
Life in the Universe
Answers to Test Yourself
Appendix
Scientific Notation
Metric Prefixes
Solving Distance, Velocity, Time (d, V, t) Problems
Some Useful FormulasCredits