Registering for MasteringAstronomy TM

Go to Click “New Students”

Answer the question: “Do you have an access code?” Select: “Yes, I have an access code” if you purchased a text with a code. “No, I need to purchase access online now” if you do not have a code. Click “Continue”

If you selected “No, I need to purchase access online now,” then mouse over the book covers and click on your text.

Select “Yes” if you wish to purchase access to the eText at this time. If you select “No,” you can upgrade to an eText later. Click “Continue”

Read the License Agreement and Privacy Policy. Click “I Accept.”

Select: “No” if this is your first Pearson product. “Yes” if you already have another Pearson account. Or “Not sure.” Enter your unique Access Code. Click “Next.”

Enter First Name, Last Name, and Address. Scroll down Enter School Country, Zip Code, and School Name

Click “Next.” Select a Security Question and answer it.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Login and Password. Click “Log In Now.”

All astronomy books contain a Study Area. If you don’t have a Course ID, select a book and click “Go to Study Area.”

Study Area: If you don’t have a Course ID, you can still use the Study Area activities. You can Join a Course later if your instructor gives you a Course ID.

If your instructor has given you a Course ID and instructions for entering a Student ID, then enter the Student ID and Course ID information. Click “Save” and “OK.”

MasteringAstronomy Home Page Review Tips

See “Constants,” “Periodic Table,” and “Help”

Click “Assignments” to view assignments from your instructor. (Applies if you received a Course ID.)

Click “Introduction to MasteringAstronomy” to learn how to use the program.

These items will explain how to navigate in the program, how to enter answers, and how you can expect to be graded. Click “Welcome!”

Read the question and answer all parts.

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