Available with PAL Astronomy, a NEW Power Study Tool! Available with WebAssign! Designed for the nonscience major, In Quest of the Universe, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to astronomy. This accessible text guides readers through the development of historical and current astronomical theories to provide a clear account of how science works. Koupelis' distinct explanations acquaint students with their own solar system before moving on to the stars and distant galaxies. With numerous interactive learning tools, the Starry Night planetary software package, and stunning visuals and up-to-date content, In Quest of the Universe, Sixth Edition is an exciting overview of this ever-changing discipline.Chapter 1: The Quest Ahead Chapter 2: From an Earth-Centered to a Sun-Centered System Chapter 3: Gravity and the Rise of Modern Astronomy Chapter 4: Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Chapter 5: Telescopes: Windows to the Universe Chapter 6: The Earth–Moon System Chapter 7: A Planetary Overview Chapter 8: The Terrestrial Planets Chapter 9: The Jovian Planets Chapter 10: Dwarf Planets and Solar System Debris Chapter 11: The Sun Chapter 12: Measuring the Properties of Stars Chapter 13: Interstellar Matter and Star Formation Chapter 14: The Lives and Deaths of Low-Mass Stars Chapter 15: The Deaths of Massive Stars Chapter 16: The Milky Way Galaxy Chapter 17: A Diversity of Galaxies Chapter 18: Cosmology: The Nature of the Universe Chapter 19: The Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Appendix A Units and Constants Appendix B Solar Data Appendix C Planetary Data Appendix D Planetary Satellites Appendix E The Brightest Stars Appendix F The Nearest Stars Appendix G The Constellations Appendix H Answers to Selected Questions, Calculations, and Try One Yourself Exercises