FIRST EDITION, THIRD PRINTING (Number Line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3) Hardcover without dust jacket (as issued). 4to (8.5 x 11"). xviii, 658, 7, (1), 17 (1), 2, 10, (6) pp. Bound in publisher's pictorial laminated boards. Illustrated with hundreds of Color and B&W photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts and tables. Includes Appendices, Glossary and Index. Chaisson and McMillan's writing style and pedagogically driven art program are recognized as being scientifically accurate yet accessible to non-science majors. Topics covered include Astronomy and the Universe, Our Solar System, Stars and Stellar Evolution, Galaxies and Cosmology, and more. For one or two-semester introductory astronomy course. . This is a new, unopened copy in almost perfect condition, corners slightly bumped, else fine. FINE.. Color and B&W illustrations. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xviii, 658, 7, (1), 17 (1), 2, 10, (6) pp