The Cosmic Perspective
by Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
9th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134874364 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135161760 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 9th Edition |
| Language | English |
The Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition introduces students and general readers to introductory astronomy. Written by Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, and Mark Voit, this textbook presents a unified overview of space science designed for standard two-semester introductory courses.
The core narrative moves through major physical concepts that govern celestial phenomena. Topics include the fundamentals of motion, energy, and gravity, telescope operations, planetary structures, stellar lifecycles, and the expansion of the universe.
This edition includes author-created digital learning resources and tutorials integrated within Mastering Astronomy. These interactive components support student practice across quantitative and conceptual problem sets.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: A Modern View of the Universe
Chapter 2: Discovering the Universe For Yourself
Chapter 3: The Science of Astronomy
Chapter S1: Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation
Chapter 4: Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity
Chapter 5: Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos
Chapter 6: Telescopes: Portals of Discovery
Chapter 7: Our Planetary System
Chapter 8: Formation of the Solar System
Chapter 9: Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
Chapter 10: Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
Chapter 11: Jovian Planet Systems
Chapter 12: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: their Nature, Orbits, and Impacts
Chapter 13: Other Planetary Systems: the New Science of Distant Worlds
Chapter S2: Space and Time
Chapter S3: Spacetime and Gravity
Chapter S4: Building Blocks of the Universe
Chapter 14: Our Star
Chapter 15: Surveying the Stars
Chapter 16: Star Birth
Chapter 17: Star Stuff
Chapter 18: The Bizarre. Stellar Graveyard
Chapter 19: Our Galaxy
Chapter 20: Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology
Chapter 21: Galaxy Evolution
Chapter 22: The Birth of the Universe
Chapter 23: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe
Chapter 24: Life In the Universe
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