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ISBN Number: 9783540637851
Other: Kippenhahn, R.
Other: Longair, Malcolm S.
Author: Longair, M. S.
Author: Longair, Malcolm S.
Publisher: Springer
Location: Berlin ;
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Galaxies
Subject: Astronomy, General
Subject: Astronomical Observations
Subject: Astrophysical Cosmoogy
Subject: Early Universe
Subject: Galaxy Formation
Subject: Origin and Evolution of Galaxies
Copyright: 1998
Edition Number: 1
Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Publication Date: March 2000
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 536
Book Size: 9.46x6.30x.97 in. 1.94 lbs.
This is a textbook for graduate students in astrophysics. The author is extremely well known not only as an astrophysicist but also as a writer of superb talent. The presentation is clear and the book should become a favourite text for students. It deals with the matter and radiation content of the universe, and the formation of galaxies, and it gives a comprehensive introduction to relativistic astrophysics as needed for the clarification of cosmological ideas. Synopsis:
Written by a well-known astrophysicist who is also a superbly talented writer, this work deals with the matter and radiation content of the universe, the formation of galaxies, and gives a comprehensive introduction into relativistic astrophysics as needed for the clarification of cosmological ideas.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [493]-513) and index.
