Astro4u: An Introduction to the Science of the Cosmos - Tapa blanda

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"The book Astro4U: An Introduction to the Science of the Cosmos excites students about the grandeur of astronomy and how the universe functions. Filled with vibrant figures and informative tables that support the written text, the book has a fresh, casual, student-friendly tone that dramatically increases interest in the material while also making it more accessible.
The 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 of scale, beginning with a study of the sky, followed by discussions of ancient and medieval astronomy, modern scientific practices, and key physical principles.
Because students often express concern about the math content in astronomy classes, the book begins with a chapter entitled ""Astro Maths"" that reviews all the mathematical skills and concepts needed to complete the course. This up-front investment increases student confidence, eliminates one of the primary blocks students face, and improves chances for student achievement and success.
Astro4U is written for general education survey courses in astronomy that are geared to non-science majors.
Richard Ignace is an astrophysicist who received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Wisconsin and also holds a Masters in Physics. He spent three years as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Currently Dr. Ignace is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at East Tennessee State University and the Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities in the Honors College. His primary area of research is stellar astrophysics, particularly in the area of theoretical modeling, and observational astronomy using primarily NASA's orbiting telescopes. In addition, Dr. Ignace is working to increase understanding of stellar winds, and for this work he has received grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation. He has published extensively in professional astronomy journals, and has over one hundred writing credits to his name.