The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium
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Author Description
Pasachoff/Filippenko represent a team that brings together experience in writing, research, and teaching. This book provides a brief, interesting, up-to-date, and beautifully illustrated overview of astronomy. Pasachoff/Filippenko are each very experienced in teaching introductory astronomy and bring that experience to bear in this text.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles of modern astronomy and the physical processes governing the universe in the new millennium. Authors Jay M. Pasachoff and Alexei V. Filippenko, both distinguished educators and researchers, utilize their extensive classroom experience to synthesize complex astrophysical concepts into an accessible framework. The book emphasizes the integration of recent observational data with established physical laws to explain the evolution of stars, galaxies, and the cosmos at large.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of solar system dynamics and planetary science
- Detailed explanations of stellar evolution, black holes, and galactic structures
- Integration of contemporary observational data from space-based telescopes
- Pedagogical tools including illustrations, diagrams, and conceptual summaries
Scope Limits
- Does not provide advanced mathematical derivations for theoretical astrophysics
- Excludes highly specialized research papers or niche sub-fields of cosmology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this work as a reliable and well-structured resource for introductory undergraduate astronomy courses. Experts highlight the clarity of the prose and the effective use of visual aids to explain complex celestial phenomena.
Page Count:
480
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Holt Rinehart & Winston
ISBN-10:
0030052181
ISBN-13:
9780030052187
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