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Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction
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This textbook provides a comprehensive and lucid modern introduction to galaxies
for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and physics. Basic
astrophysics, multiwavelength observations and theoretical concepts are
carefully combined to develop a thorough and integrated understanding. All the
necessary background astronomy is included and mathematics has been kept to the
minimum required to enable the student to grasp the essence of a calculation, or
the basis for a method. Techniques for observation and measurement are clearly
explained, with a critical review of their limits and accuracy. Exciting topics
such as gravitational lensing, dark matter and galactic collisions and mergers
are also covered. 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.
Table Of Contents
Preface
1 Introduction 1
2 Mapping our Milky Way 51
3 The orbits of the stars 95
4 Our backyard: the Local Group 132
5 Spiral and SO galaxies 172
6 Elliptical galaxies 231
7 Large-scale distribution of galaxies 281
8 Active galactic nuclei and the early history of galaxies 313
App. A: Units and conversions 361
App. B: Bibliography 364
App. C: Hints for problems 366
Index 373
Product Details
* ISBN: 0521671868
* ISBN-13: 9780521671866
* Format: Textbook Paperback, 431pp
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Pub. Date: February 2007
* Edition Description: REV
* Edition Number: 2
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