Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

Much cheaper substitute for the 8th edition and a good text overall

My professor for AST1002 recommended the 8th edition of this text but it was significantly more expensive, so me being super cheap, I rented this edition. If you prefer reading the textbook instead of going to lectures, this text is sufficient. Chapters are not very lengthy and I found the review sections at the end of each one to be quite helpful. I read the assigned chapters the night before the respective exams and got an A on all of them as well as in the course. Read more