Customer Reviews

Essential Cosmic Perspective Media Update, The (4th Edition)

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I used this textbook as prep for the Astronomy DSST, something it worked very well for (I passed with an 18-point margin using this and InstantCert). The book is an easy read considering the subject material. Small summary insets help for those who needs to skim (as I did occasionally).

The two chapters on the Big Bang and Life on other Planets are placed at the end. I skipped them without a problem.

The pictures and illustrations were of the highest quality -- and easy to understand as well. I'd recommend this textbook as a fine introduction to Astronomy.

This was an easy to use and understand text; excellent for any introductory course in astronomy.

Although it said "used - like new" I was a litle skeptical about the quality of the book. When I received it, though, was like if I had purchased a brand new book. The book was in mint condition and all I paid for it was $20 plus tax. One of my best purchases.

I was totally thrilled to have purchased this textbook for $50 less then the college bookstore was selling it for. This experience with Amazon has been great! I even had the textbook overnighted to me and that process was so easy to follow that anyone needing a book immediately should consider this option.

I didnt use it as much as I thought I would but what I did enjoy about this textbook is the amount of visual aids and pictures. It has beautiful colors and diagrams to describe hard concepts. Very understanding and overall great approach to talking about astrology , id say ..