This term you are required to purchase AstroPortal
(tied to your Astronomy book by Neil Comins & William Kaufmann )
(©2009, W.H. Freeman & Company) www.courses.bfwpub.com/dtu8e

 The complete textbook with
 highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools
 Self study plans
 Course assignments
 Interactive tutorials
And more…!
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1. Purchase access online at www.courses.bfwpub.com/dtu8e
2. Purchase access through your local bookstore:
– Packaged with Comins/Kaufmann,
Discovering the Universe, Eighth Edition.
– Separately (via a printed activation card)

Accessing AstroPortal
If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via a printed activation code or packaged with your textbook):
1. Go to the site address below.
2. Click the “Register An
Activation Code” link on the home page www.courses.bfwpub.com/dtu8e
Alert!
Do not throw away your activation card until you’ve registered!

Accessing AstroPortal
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.
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When purchasing AstroPortal online:
Go to: www.courses.bfwpub.com/dtu8e
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

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.

1. Go to the site address
(listed below).
2. Click on the PREVIEW
“ASTROPORTAL” from this home page. www.courses.bfwpub.com/dtu8e

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