The very popular textbook for schoolchildren, university students and interested amateur astronomers is now available in a new edition!
Astronomy - The Cosmic Perspective offers anyone curious about the universe a visually appealing, comprehensive and didactically unrivalled introduction to astronomy.
Anyone interested in astronomy cannot do without this standard work. It provides a step-by-step introduction to the wonderful and complex world of astronomy. No prior knowledge is required. The proven didactic concept of this work is unrivalled.
The work begins with a detailed description of the objects in our planetary system and the general laws of celestial mechanics (including geology and weather/atmosphere), then moves on to our galaxy and the infinite vastness of galaxy clusters, and finally turns to the still relatively unexplored topics of dark energy, dark matter and black holes. The book concludes with a chapter that explores the question of whether there is life on other worlds.
All explanations are accompanied by comprehensible mathematical excursions into the necessary physics, e.g. from models of light to the highly acclaimed, easily understandable explanation of the theory of relativity to quantum physics.
From a cosmic perspective, all major topics in astronomy are explained in a clear and understandable way, complete with unique graphics and images from the latest space missions and state-of-the-art telescopes. The work is supplemented by an extensive appendix consisting of tables, a novel cosmic periodic table and a glossary of the most important terms.
And if that's not enough, in addition to the book, you can work on interactive graphics and tutorials on Pearson's online learning environment MyLab | Astronomy, test your knowledge with quizzes and watch explanatory videos by the authors (English with German subtitles) (access code for 48 months at the front of the printed book). The book is also available in digital form in MyLab |Astronomy and can be read on all current mobile devices.
However, only the fold-out poster with an illustration of our galaxy is included in the book. Take a journey with this book that will take you from the physics of the smallest particles to the physics of the vast universe: your cosmic perspective begins here.
