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The third edition has been updated to include the latest information on: the difficulties and successes of the Hubble Space Telescope; the status of AXAF, SIRTIF, Keck and other new observatories; the solar neutrino problem and the growing importance of solar seismology; the Magellan and Galileo missions, including remarkable photographs of Venus and Gaspra; the supernova SN1987A, with a new prediction of its brightening around the year 2000; the existence of black holes, including new observational evidence, plus descriptions of the supermassive-black hole model of the "central engine" in quasars and active galactic nuclei; galactic collisions and mergers, with new the radio maps and super computer simulations of galaxy-galaxy interactions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Very Pleased!
I was very pleased with my purchase. It arrived in the stated condition and in a timely manner.I asked for a rush delivery and I got it within a couple of days. I purchased this book on Amazon.com but through an independent seller. I was nervous at first because they last time I did that the product didn't work. But this time I was pleased.Everything went well and I had my book in time to study for my test! And I saved $100 in cost!

No page numbers. Read page 200-220, where is that? How do i get there?
At first glance this book is fine. It has embedded links and all the content. However, the BIGGEST issue I have is that there is no easy way to navigate to specific places in the book. Yes you can click on the index to go to a chapter. But you cannot go to specific pages within the chapter. So when my instructor says read pages 145-287 how the heck am I supposed to know where in the book that is? I have to ask, what chapter is that in? and then whats the sentence it starts with and ends with and manually skim over the chapter until i find the page. If anyone is going to school online and working full time you know that you don't have time to search for what you should be reading. ADD PAGE NUMBERS! and an option in the Go To section to 'go to' a specific page just like in the REAL 8th edition. Until you add pages I give this product a 1 for being a pain since I can't return it and just get the physical copy.

In depth book.
Well in-depth book on the universe and how it was created. Covers a lot of ground and full of information.

Half and Half
Very informative book for anyone who wants to learn about the stars, but where I got it from the person was not honest about the quality the book was in, very tattered, water warped, worn down, pages bent severely.

Great Service
This business delivered my book in brand new mint condition the same week that I ordered it.Need I say more?These guys are great.I would definately order from this book store again. ~Andrea ... Read more

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Mindsteps to the Cosmos shows how modern global civilization depends on giant leaps of understanding that have been made in the past. Science and technology have been inspired and formulated by the sky — the cosmos in which we live. Human development could not have taken place on a cloud-shrouded planet. Mathematics was invented to track the movements of the sun, moon and stars even though back then these were thought to be gods. The space program has taken us beyond the earth, and satellite systems are exploring to the ends of the visible universe. This book provides the reader with algorithms to construct personal computer programs for finding the position of the moon and planets, and for calculating dates through historic periods in the Egyptian as well as the old and new style calendars. ... Read more

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For introductory courses in Earth Science, in departments of Geology, Geography, and Atmosphere Science.Designed in conjunction with the tenth edition of Tarbuck/Lutgens, Earth Science, and building on the successful line of GEODe physical geology CDs, the new GEODe: Earth Science CD-ROM has units that cover all major areas of Earth Science. In addition to a revised geology unit, the new CD-ROM includes broad coverage of the oceans, basic meteorology, and the solar system. This greatly expanded coverage includes many new animations, video clips, and interactive activities. ... Read more

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The book and disk that work together! The Interfact series offers a unique range of integrated illustrated books and multimedia CD-ROMS. Kids will learn and enjoy from this fact-filled book containing amazing facts, dazzling photographs, and a full glossary and index. In addition, the disk has seven interactive features with up to 15 hours of inter-linked activities, games and on-screen adventures related to solar systems.

The packaging for this book/CD set is compact and ring-bound for easy use. The book cover is protected by a plastic sleeve to which the disk is attached in a sealed plastic wallet. Users will find clear cross-referencing between the book and the disk, which encourages both reading development and computer skills. ... Read more

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Zoom through a scale model of the solar system at the wheel of your own cosmic taxicab, dropping off wacky passengers--mountain climbers, aliens, little old ladies--as you go. In the process, find out where a golf ball will fly the farthest, bounce the highest, or freeze the fastest. These and a thousand more facts about our solar system come to life in this entertaining game of discovery. Aspiring astronomers and physicists will also love the spectacular QuickTime movies of recent space missions and NASA fly-bys. System Requirements: Windows: 486SX-25 or higher processor; 640 x 480, 256 color display; 4MB RA M (8 recommended); MPC2 compatible CD-ROM drive and sound card with speakers or headphones; Windows 3.1; MS-DOS 5.0 or later. Macintosh: Any color-capable Macintosh with a 13" monitor; System 6.0.7; 2.2MB available RAM (4MB installed), CD-ROM drive (double-speed recommended). ... Read more

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RedShift™ College Edition offers a stunning combination of text, graphics, movies, narration, music, illustrations, multiple-choice and matching exercises, applets, animations, and more.The two CD-ROM set is the premiere multimedia planetarium experience.RedShift™ College Edition is an expanded version of the award-winning, internationally renowned RedShift 3™.With a host of features such as NIGHTLY NEWS, and the astronomical event predictor SKY DIARY, RedShift™ College Edition is the most comprehensive planetarium software available.Available stand-alone (0030319595), bundled with the textbook (ask your representative for ordering information), or bundled with the accompanying workbook (053449031X). ... Read more

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This stunning interactive reference gives a clear and comprehensive tour of the cosmos, from the challenges of space to the people who conquered them!

Additional features:
* Star Dome shows the night sky from any year and location selected
* Who's Who biographies of astronomers, scientists, and astronauts
* Index
* 3D models of space hardware
* Quiz
* Online links to astronomy sites

DK Multimedia Minimum System Requirements:
486DX/33MHz or faster personal computer with at least 8 MB RAM, 8- or 16-bit sound card, double-speed CD-ROM drive, SVGA (256 color), 640 x 480 pixel display, Windows 3.1
Any Apple Macintosh(r) with 25 MHz 68LC040 processor or above with 8 MB RAM, double-speed CD-ROM drive, 8-bit (256 color) 640 x 480 display, System 7
Any Apple Macintosh(r) with 25 MHz 68LC040 processor or above with 8 MB RAM, double-speed CD-ROM drive, 8-bit (256 color) 640 x 480 display, System 7 ... Read more