Discovering the universe Book

Discovering the Universe is useful for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's main theme the process of scientific discovery, readers encounter spectacular sights, landmark experiments, and contemporary discoveries, while learning to avoid the pitfalls created by common misconceptions about astronomy. Now enhanced with a technology and image projection package the accompanying CD ROM features a special student version of the award winning virtual planetarium software, Starry Night.