Author Description

With Astronomy Today, Eighth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy, delivering current and thorough science with insightful pedagogy. The text emphasizes critical thinking and visualization, and it focuses on the process of scientific discovery, teaching students "how we know what we know." The Eighth Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest astronomical discoveries and theories and improved pedagogical features. This package consists of: Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, Eighth Edition--Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.