1. Go to www.masteringastronomy.com

2. Click Check your browser If your browser is not compatible, then use another

3. Click Student

4. Click In US or Canada

5. Your professor has given you a course ID, click Yes.

6. Enter the Course ID as given, click Go.

7. If you DO have an access code, click Yes and Next

8. SKIP THIS SLIDE if you already have an access code. If you DO NOT have an access code, click No and Next

9. SKIP THIS SLIDE if you already have an access code. Select the exact textbook that you are using for your class as given by the instructor, you may have to use the or button to scroll through the various book.

10. SKIP THIS SLIDE if you already have an access code. For example in the Astronomy 2 class, you would select the Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System, 7/e, as shown above.

11. SKIP THIS SLIDE if you already have an access code. You can decide to purchase an eText or not.

12. Create a Login Name and Password Confirm Password. Click Next Do you have a Pearson Education account? Select: No if this is your first Pearson product. Yes if you have another Pearson Account Not Sure Enter your 6-part Access Code HERE

13. Enter School Country, Zip Code, School Name Enter First Name, Last Name, and Email Address

14. Click Next Select a Security Question and answer it.

15. Read the Privacy Policy and License Agreement Click I Accept

16. For online purchase, you will need a major credit card. SKIP THIS SLIDE if you are NOT purchasing access online.

17. CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully registered for MasteringAstronomy. Click Log In Now

18. Your instructor may provide specific instructions for completing this field. If so, enter the appropriate information and click Continue. If you are not sure what to enter, contact your instructor or click Skip This Step. (You can enter your Student ID later.)

19. You are now viewing your MasteringAstronomy homepage! Click here to access the eText Click here to access the Study Area Click here to View Assignments Tips to improve your grade!

20. If you DID NOT enter a Course ID during registration, your MasteringAstronomy welcome screen will look like this. Click Join a Course and enter your Course ID to access your assignments, messages from your instructor, and more.

21. Click Introduction to MasteringAstronomy to learn how to use the program.

22. Click Welcome! These items will explain how to navigate in the program, how to submit your answers, and how you can expect to be graded.

23. Read the question and answer all parts as instructed. Additional Resources

24. The Study Area provides abundant self-study material. Select self-study resources from the menu on the left side of the page.

25. Return to www.masteringastronomy.com for future login. Click Sign In

26. Enter your Login Name and Password. Click Sign In

27. Return to www.masteringastronomy.com for future login. Questions? Click Support