In Quest of the Solar System

by Theo Koupelis

Overview

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Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on planets and the solar system. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Solar System opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to our solar system. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Solar System is the clear choice for students making their way through their first astronomy course.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763766290
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	02/09/2010
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	399
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Edison State College, Fort Myers, Florida

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Quest Ahead
Chapter 2 From an Earth-Centered to a Sun-Centered System
Chapter 3 Gravity and the Rise of Modern Astronomy
Chapter 4 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Chapter 5 Telescopes: Windows to the Universe
Chapter 6 The Earth–Moon System
Chapter 7 A Planetary Overview
Chapter 8 The Terrestrial Planets
Chapter 9 The Jovian Planets
Chapter 10 Dwarf Planets and Solar System Debris
Chapter 11 The Sun
Chapter 19 The Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Appendix A Unit s and Constants
Appendix B Solar Data
Appendix C Planetary Data
Appendix D Planetary Satellites
Appendix E The Brightest Stars
Appendix F The Nearest Stars
Appendix G The Constellations
Appendix H Answers to Selected Questions, Calculations, and Try One Yourself Exercises