Discovering the Essential Universe [with Astronomy Online]

by Neil F. Comins, Timothy F. Slater

Based on "Discovering the Universe, this text is a shorter, less expensive option with a streamlined presentation of topics. While maintaining the themes and approach to astronomy found in the longer text, "Discovering the Essential Universe presents only the essential information for students' reference, enrichment, and review with minimal pedagogy. With the same great graphics program and features, the new edition keeps students as up to date as possible by covering the new discoveries that scientists are making about the universe almost every day.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, School, Textbooks, College

290 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a textbook I read for intro to astronomy. For a textbook I felt it was well written and engaging enough to read through the whole thing, even the chapters not assigned.