{"product_id":"astro4u-richard-ignace-9781793520425","title":"Astro4U: An Introduction to the Science of the Cosmos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstro4U: An Introduction to the Science of the Cosmos\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to excite students about the grandeur of astronomy and how the universe functions. The book has a fresh, casual, student-friendly tone that dramatically increases interest in the material while also making it more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a college-level description of science, with astronomy serving as the vehicle of delivery for displaying the scientific model. The content follows a traditional progression, beginning with a study of the sky, followed by discussions of ancient and medieval astronomy, modern scientific practices, and key physical principles. Chapters move through the solar system, stars, then galaxies and the cosmos as a whole, and culminating with exoplanets and the search for life in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes new content that reflects the vast number of contemporary discoveries that have changed our understanding of the cosmos. Expanded topics include the first black hole image ever taken and what we've learned about black holes as a result, the great dimming of Betelgeuse, interstellar asteroids, and gravitational waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstro4U \u003c\/em\u003eis written for general education survey courses in astronomy that are geared toward non-science and science majors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ignace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1793520429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781793520425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.24d","brand":"Richard Ignace","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44080529768703,"sku":"9781793520425","price":207.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_29c9bee9-076d-4bc1-b670-f2b482e902b1.jpg?v=1685487303","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astro4u-richard-ignace-9781793520425","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}