Astronomy by OpenStax - Softcover

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ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the most affordable printed OpenStax book available. As an OpenStax Partner we print all OpenStax textbooks with a unique soft cover and B&W interior pages. The textbook content is exactly the same as the OpenStax book (Digital ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-01-2 and Hardcover Print ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-28-4). This textbook is available for free download at the OpenStax website, but as many students prefer the convenience of a printed book, we offer this book in partnership with OpenStax to provide an affordable printed option for college students. Note: this OpenStax textbook is printed in two volumes, delivered shrink-wrap bound, for the convenience of students carrying the volumes on campus.

BOOK SUMMARY: 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.

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