Discovering the Universe

Authors

Neil F. CominsFollow
William J. Kaufmann III

Files

Description

Discovering the Universe is the best-selling brief text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme--the process of scientific discovery--readers will encounter spectacular sights, landmark experiments, and recent discoveries, while learning to avoid the pitfalls created by common misconceptions about astronomy.

ISBN

9780716796732

Publication Date

2003

Publisher

W.H. Freeman

City

New York, NY

Keywords

Astronomy

Disciplines

Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physics

Comments

Sixth edition

Recommended Citation

Comins, Neil F. and Kaufmann, William J. III, "Discovering the Universe" (2003). Faculty and Staff Monograph Publications. 173.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/fac_monographs/173