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ISBN Number: 9780521623131
Editor: King, Andrew
Written by: Kwok, S.
Written by: Ward, Martin
Written by: Kwok, Sun
Written by: Maran, Stephen
Written by: Lin, Douglas
Written by: King, Andrew
Written by: Pringle, Jim
Written by: Kwok, S.
Editor: King, Andrew
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: General
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Planetary nebulae
Subject: Astronomy, General
Copyright: 2000
Edition Description: Hardcover
Series: Cambridge astrophysics series ;
Series Volume: WRP-DE-1633
Date of Publication: May 2000
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 94 line diagrams 19 half-tones 18 ta
Number of Pages: 260
Book Size: 1000x700
This authoritative volume presents a thoroughly modern understanding of planetary nebulae, integrating new developments in stellar physics with the dynamics of nebular evolution. It covers all the stages in the evolution of planetary nebulae, carefully synthesizes observations from across the spectrum and clearly explains all the key physical processes at work. Particular emphasis is placed on recent observations from space, using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Infrared Space Observatory and the ROSAT satellite. Coverage also describes exciting possibilities such as the use of planetary nebulae in determining the cosmic distance scale, the distribution of dark matter and the chemical evolution of galaxies. This book provides graduate students with an accessible introduction to planetary nebulae, and researchers with an authoritative reference. It can also be used as an advanced textbook on the physics of the interstellar medium. Review:
"an excellent compilation of the researched that has occurred in this field...excellent photographs and current directions for new research. The book is clearly written as a research reference for those interested in research on PN.... With hundreds of references, this book reflects the current state of art in PN research." s/ Science Books &Film"...a valuable contribution to the literature. It offers the most complete, accessible, and up-to-date entry to this subject for the newcomer with a strong general background in physics and astronomy at the advanced undergraduate level or above....a significant achievement, drawing together both traditional and modern ideas about the nature of planetary nebulae and their place in stellar and galactic astronomy." Physics Today
Synopsis:
A comprehensive and up-to-date review of the origin and evolution of planetary nebulae.
Synopsis:
This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the origin and evolution of planetary nebulae. It covers all the stages of their evolution, carefully synthesises observations from across the spectrum (including recent observations using the Hubble Space Telescope, Infrared Space Observatory, and ROSAT satellite), and clearly explains all the key physical processes at work. This book provides graduate students with an accessible introduction to planetary nebulae, and researchers with an authoritative reference. It can also be used as an advanced text on the physics of the interstellar medium.
