John S. Gallagher, Linda S. Sparke

Galaxies in the Universe

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This extensively illustrated book has been up-dated and thoroughly revised to include the most recent observational data and theoretical developments. It includes several homework problems with hints and is ideal for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 2., überarb. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 912g
• ISBN-13: 9780521671866
• ISBN-10: 0521671868
• Artikelnr.: 21949296

Autorenporträt

Linda Sparke is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Mapping our Milky Way
3. The orbits of the stars
4. Our backyard: the Local Group
5. Spiral and SO galaxies
6. Elliptical galaxies
7. Galaxy groups and clusters
8. Large-scale distribution of galaxies
9. Active galactic nuclei and the early history of galaxies
Appendices
Index.

Rezensionen

‘The clear and friendly style of the text, thorough coverage of fundamentals, extensive use of up-to-date observations, and helpful problems make this an ideal introduction to galaxies and an excellent preparation for more advanced texts and the research literature. It makes this book accessible for advanced amateurs, as well.’ Orion (Société Astronomique de Suisse)