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Active Learning Astronomy for <I>Astronomy: The Evolving Universe</I>

Active Learning Astronomy for Astronomy: The Evolving Universe

Michael Zeilik, University of New Mexico

This student supplement to Astronomy: The Evolving Universe provides thirty two hands-on activities for students of astronomy. These are highly focused on central concepts in astronomy, and each activity is linked to a section of the main text. The activities are designed to take 30 or 40 minutes of class time, and most require no special materials or extra resources. Fully class tested, these activities form a key part of the innovative teaching strategies developed by the author.

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Astronomy: A Physical Perspective

Astronomy: A Physical Perspective

Marc L. Kutner, University of Texas, Austin

This fully revised and updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. The text contains useful equations, chapter summaries, worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets. It is suitable for undergraduate students taking a first course in astronomy, and assumes a basic knowledge of physics with calculus.

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Astronomy

Astronomy
The Evolving Universe

Michael Zeilik, University of New Mexico

Thoroughly updated, Astronomy: The Evolving Universe, Ninth Edition, equips the introductory astronomy student with the essential tools for understanding the night sky. Michael Zeilik has revised his successful textbook based on recent research in astronomy education. Significantly shorter, the ninth edition is organized into four concept clusters: Cosmic Distances, Heavenly Motions, Celestial Light and Celestial Navigators. The descriptions, concepts, and explanations are clearer and, each chapter ends with a concise summary. Throughout, illustrations have been updated to be clearer and more relevant.

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