EXPLORATIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY (ISE)

The Tenth Edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy continues to share with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. Written for students of various educational backgrounds, Explorations emphasizes current, accurate information, a visually exciting art package, accessible writing. 

The new edition of Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy is also available in McGraw Hill Connect, featuring SmartBook 2.0, STEM Prep Modules, Stellarium Exercises, and more!

Table of contents

Preview: The Cosmic Landscape

Chapter 1: The Cycles of the Sky

Chapter 2: The Rise of Astronomy

Essay 1: Backyard Astronomy

Chapter 3: Gravity and Motion

Chapter 4: Light and Atoms

Essay 2: Special and General Relativity

Chapter 5: Telescopes

Chapter 6: Earth

Chapter 7: The Moon and Tides

Essay 3: Keeping Time

Chapter 8: The Terrestrial Planets

Chapter 9: The Giant Planets

Chapter 10: Small Bodies Orbiting the Sun

Chapter 11: Planetary Systems

Essay 4: Life in the Universe

Chapter 12: The Sun, Our Star

Chapter 13: Measuring the Properties of Stars

Chapter 14: Stellar Evolution

Chapter 15: Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes

Chapter 16: The Milky Way Galaxy

Chapter 17: Galaxies

Chapter 18: Cosmology