1. Registering for MasteringAstronomy TM www.masteringastronomy.com

2. Go to www.masteringastronomy.com Click “New Students”

3. 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”

4. If you selected “No, I need to purchase access online now,” select Outside U.S. & Canada to see available books, then mouse over the book titles and click on your text.

5. Optional: Select either “Yes” or “No” if you wish to purchase access to an eBook at this time. Or you can upgrade to an eBook later. Click “Continue” Price will be shown before purchase

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

7. 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”

8. Enter First Name, Last Name, and E-mail Address Enter School Country, Zip Code, School Name Scroll down

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

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

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

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

13. Click “Save” and “OK” 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.

14. MasteringAstronomy Home Page Your instructor’s welcome message appears here. Review Tips

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

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

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

18. These items will explain how to navigate in the program, how to input answer types, and how you can expect to be graded. Click “Welcome!”

19. Read the question and answer all the parts as instructed.

20. Questions? Visit www.masteringastronomy.com/support