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Interactive Figures are formatted for mobile use. Virtual Astronomy Labs are assignable, online laboratory activities that utilize Stellarium and interactive figures to conduct night sky data collection and inquiry-based labs. About the Book Process of Science and Discovery The Process of Science is emphasized throughout the book as the authors strive to give students an understanding of how scientists think and work. Art Vivid, dynamic, and current art keeps students informed and engaged.
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More Precisely boxes cover quantitative material outside of the main narrative, allowing you to choose whether or not to cover those topics. Discovery boxes cover a variety of interesting topics, highlighting how discoveries were made and providing further insight into how scientific knowledge evolves, emphasizing the process of science. For students reviewing the chapter, these conceptual and process questions provide a quick quiz. Exoplanet coverage is substantially revised and increased to include our new understanding of planetary formation and the history of the universe.
More figure annotations help students focus on the key information conveyed by the illustrations and photos. A substantially revised chapter on Life in the Universe now includes information on viruses, extremophilic life, and habitable zones.
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But at the end of the day, the visuals are great, the simulations are super realistic, it lets you have fun with the universe and it all works out. At least most of the time, unless you mess things up so badly that you destroy the universe or crash the game.
Part videogame part educational simulator, Universe Sandbox 2 was the highly anticipated sequel to the low-key hit Universe Sandbox. Developed by Giant Army in , this spacey sequel gives players access to the biggest game world there is: the entire universe. The core gameplay of Universe Sandbox 2 is simple.
Players are given a god-like ability to alter aspects of the universe in any way they choose. From zooming in to our very own planet Earth to zooming out to gaze across galaxies, Universe Sandbox 2 is ideal for fans of Kerbal Space Program , Space Engine, and is basically what everyone really wanted from Spore. This combined with a clear and illustrated asset library at the bottom of the screen allows for players to quickly experiment, learn and come to understand different aspects of the universe with ease.
This accessibility even comes for those who might just want to mess around with what the universe has to offer. The content is basically endless on its own, but the game also allows players to import custom assets and scenarios for hundreds of hours of galactic tinkering that will definitely satiate even the hungriest of space enthusiasts.
What Universe Sandbox 2 ultimately delivers is a beautiful experience detailing the wonders of the universe. Even casual fans of space and science can appreciate the visual display on offer. Whether players wish to track the orbits of our planetary neighbours, or simply want to slam moons into one another, Universe Sandbox 2 gives players a blank check when it comes to being in charge of all life in existence. Create any type of planet or modify the Earth to your liking. You also get to manipulate what goes on in the universe, such as meteors and black holes colliding.
Everything you do produces an instant reaction to your planets and its surroundings. This results in hours of physics defying fun. The possibilities are endless. At a glance, US2 can seem mindless and silly, since all you do is create massive explosions and giant black holes.
In reality, though, it contains vast information about the cosmos and how they behave. Creating a well-functioning galaxy requires substantial knowledge in astronomy. This is a challenge that the game forces you to face. The simulator offers a wide range of modifications that where you can customize your own space and time.
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