Astronomy : a beginner's guide to the universe / Eric Chaisson, Harvard University, Steve McMillan, Drexel University.

"With the Eighth Edition of Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring a renewed freshness and analysis to recent changes in our understanding of the cosmos. As with the other two textbooks in their Astronomy suite (one for two-semester courses and the...

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Main Authors: Chaisson, Eric (Author), McMillan, S. (Stephen), 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Pearson, [2017]
Edition:Eighth edition.
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