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A text for a nonmajor introductory course, serving as an introduction to astronomy and to science in general. Treatment moves from the solar system to stars to galaxies, with a final chapter on cosmology. Includes margin notes and definitions, review quizes, discussion questions, calculation exercis...
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16h 27m
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180 WPM
11h 51m
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250 WPM
8h 28m
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350 WPM
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