Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy

by McGraw-Hill Education

Arny: Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 6th edition, is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information.

Genres: Science, Reference, Astronomy, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Space, Physics

586 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

McGraw-Hill Education traces its history back to 1888 when James H. McGraw, co-founder of the company, purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances. He continued to add further publications, eventually establishing The McGraw Publishing Company in 1899. His co-founder, John A. Hill, had also produced several technical and trade publications and in 1902 formed his own business, The Hill Publishing Company.

In 1909 both men agreed upon an alliance and combined the book departments of their publishing companies into The McGraw-Hill Book Company. John Hill served as President, with James McGraw as Vice-President. 1917 saw the merger of the remaining parts of each business into The McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.

Reviews

[Sergey Selyutin · Rating 5 out of 5]

That's an excellent textbook that deserves a proper review. Unfortunately, I don't have time right now, but I going to write about the book's strengths (they are aplenty) and flaws (there are really very few of them) in 2022.
In the meantime, my advice is this: buy it and read it. Can't recommend it highly enough.

[Liv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this book for astronomy and loved it!

[April Villanueva · Rating 3 out of 5]

C.f.ft

[Ellie Saree · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring textbook and not written in an understanding way.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

For an astronomy textbook (or really even a textbook in general), this is actually not a terrible read. The author is very clear in most of his explanations and seems to enjoy food metaphors (fine by me). Covers the basics of astronomy. He also has a few sassy moments which actually made me giggle.

Favorite quote: "The Universe doesn't care about our convenience"

Is it socially acceptable to have a favorite quote from an astronomy textbook? I don't even like science....

[Madison]

It is about astonomy which i LOVE.

[John (JP) · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the class I took did not cover every page of this book. I found it useful for the introduction to astronomy class I took in college. Its useful but not entertaining.