Features
ISBN Number: 9780521671866
Subtitle: An Introduction
Author: Sparke, Linda Siobhan
Author: John S. Gallagher, III
Author: Gallagher, John S., III
Author: Gallagher, III, John S.
Author: Sparke, Linda S.
Author: Gallagher, John S.
Author: Sparke, Linda Siobhan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Galaxies
Edition Number: 2
Publication Date: February 2007
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Y
Number of Pages: 431
Book Size: 9.90x7.06x.88 in. 1.66 lbs.
This extensively illustrated book presents the astrophysics of galaxies since their beginnings in the early Universe. It has been thoroughly revised to take into account the most recent observational data, and recent discoveries such as dark energy. There are new sections on galaxy clusters, gamma ray bursts and supermassive black holes. The authors explore the basic properties of stars and the Milky Way before working out towards nearby galaxies and the distant Universe. They discuss the structures of galaxies and how galaxies have developed, and relate this to the evolution of the Universe. The book also examines ways of observing galaxies across the whole electromagnetic spectrum, and explores dark matter and its gravitational pull on matter and light. This book is self-contained and includes several homework problems with hints. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis:
Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.
