The essential cosmic perspective

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From the cover. From Earth, we can look up at the sky with just our eyes and see distant stars twinkling. Using telescopes, we can gain a better perspective on the scope and contents of the univers...

From the cover. From Earth, we can look up at the sky with just our eyes and see distant stars twinkling. Using telescopes, we can gain a better perspective on the scope and contents of the universe as we see far-awar objects such as the Witch's Broom Nebula. Located more than 1400 light-years from Earth, this cloud of gas is the remains of a star that exploded 10,000 years ago. The Essential Cosmic Perspective with Mastering Astronomy, sixth edition, gives a broad perspective on the universe and Earth's place within it. You will learn about the key concepts in astronomy and the latest discoveries and research in our solar system and beyond. The sixth edition features new visual foldout diagrams on the scale of space and time, key concepts in understanding the scope of the universe and individual objects within it. The end-of-chapter question sets also include group work exercises to foster active participation and collaborative learning.

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