The Cosmic Perspective – Jeffrey Bennett – 3rd Edition

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The enhanced pedagogy, streamlined presentation, and integrated media of The Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition of The Cosmic Perspective, makes it easier than ever for readers to successfully navigate their way through introductory astronomy. Renowned for its up-to-date and expert coverage, this student-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a cosmic context.

New chapter openers and end-of-chapter summaries expertly steer readers through key concepts, helping them stay focused on core learning goals. KEY TOPICS The Third Edition features expanded coverage on seasons, the solar system, chronological history, and astrobiology. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in introductory astronomy.

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  • I. DEVELOPING PERSPECTIVE
    1. Our Place in the Universe
    2. Discovering the Universe for Yourself
    3. The Science of Astronomy
    S1. Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation

    II. KEY CONCEPTS FOR ASTRONOMY
    4. Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity
    5. Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos
    6. Telescopes: Portals of Discovery

    III. LEARNING FROM OTHER WORLDS
    7. Our Planetary System
    8. Formation of the Solar System
    9. Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
    10. Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds
    11. Jovian Planet Systems
    12. Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: Their Nature, Orbits, and Impacts
    13. Other Planetary Systems: The New Science of Distant Worlds

    IV. A DEEPER LOOK AT NATURE
    S2. Space and Time
    S3. Spacetime and Gravity
    S4. Building Blocks of the Universe

    V. STARS
    14. Our Star
    15. Surveying the Stars
    16. Star Birth
    17. Star Stuff
    18. The Bizarre Stellar Graveyard

    VI. GALAXIES AND BEYOND
    19. Our Galaxy
    20. Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology
    21. Galaxy Evolution
    22. Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe
    23. The Beginning of Time

    VII. LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYOND
    24. Life in the Universe
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