1. This term you are required to purchase AstroPortal (tied to your Astronomy book by Roger Freedman and William J. Kaufmann ) (©2008, W.H. Freeman & Company) WELCOME TO [ASTRONOMY xxx] http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e

2. AstroPortal includes: The complete textbook with highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools Self study plans Course assignments http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e Interactive tutorials And more…!

3. To purchase AstroPortal, you can: 1.Purchase access online at http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e 2. Purchase access through your local bookstore: –Packaged with Freedman/Kaufmann, Universe, Eighth Edition. –Separately (via a printed activation card)

4. 1.Go to the site address below. 2. Click the “Register An Activation Code” link on the home page http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e Accessing AstroPortal If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via a printed activation code or packaged with your textbook): Alert! Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

5. 1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Portal username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address 4. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor Your account will be created and you will be able to access AstroPortal. http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e Accessing AstroPortal

6. Go to: http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e 1.Click “Purchase Access to AstroPortal” from the home page 2. Enter your school data Select the state where your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor When purchasing AstroPortal online:

7. Purchasing AstroPortal online continued… 4. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your AstroPortal username). 5. Create your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 6. Re-enter your email address. 5. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 6. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using AstroPortal.

8. 1. Go to the site address (listed below). 2. Click on the PREVIEW “ASTROPORTAL” from this home page. http://courses.bfwpub.com/universe8e Want to try before you buy?

9. Whether you need technical help working with AstroPortal features, content, registration, or simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Need more help? Also consult the student FAQs and Quick Start Guide (from the help button on the PhysicsPortal course home page) for additional information!