Reading and hearing about stars, planets, and galaxies is all very good, but real astronomical observatories seem far away and off-limits for an introductory student. It�d be nice if someone came up with a more efficient way to access astronomical data and explore the cosmos. Luckily, someone did. With a single login for MindTap Astronomy for Cengage�s Virtual Astronomy Labs 3.0 you can explore the universe, connect with your instructor, and have access to interactive e-book-based exercises and apps all in one place Manage your time and workload without the hassle of heavy books The MindTap Reader keeps all your notes together, lets you print the material, and will even read text out loud. Interactive laboratory experiences. Virtual Astronomy Labs combine real astronomical data collected from some of the world�s greatest observatories with robust simulations in a self-paced online lab. Want to know where you stand? Use the Progress app to track your performance in relation to other students. Automatically graded assignments provide instantaneous results and customized feedback.