In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies

by Theo Koupelis

Overview

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Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on stars and galaxies. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to stars and galaxies. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies is the clear choice for students' first exploration of the cosmos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763766306
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	02/09/2010
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	457
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Edison State College, Fort Myers, Florida

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Quest Ahead
Chapter 2 From an Earth-Centered to a Sun-Centered System
Chapter 3 Gravity and the Rise of Modern Astronomy
Chapter 4 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Chapter 5 Telescopes: Windows to the Universe
Chapter 11 The Sun
Chapter 12 Measuring the Properties of Stars
Chapter 13 Interstellar Matter and Star Formation
Chapter 14 The Lives and Deaths of Low-Mass Stars
Chapter 15 The Deaths of Massive Stars
Chapter 16 The Milky Way Galaxy
Chapter 17 A Diversity of Galaxies
Chapter 18 Cosmology: The Nature of the Universe
Chapter 19 The Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Appendix A Unit s and Constants
Appendix B Solar Data
Appendix C Planetary Data
Appendix D Planetary Satellites
Appendix E The Brightest Stars
Appendix F The Nearest Stars
Appendix G The Constellations
Appendix H Answers to Selected Questions, Calculations, and Try One Yourself Exercises