Galaxies: Structure and Evolution: Structures and Evolution - Couverture souple

Tayler, Roger John

 
9780521367103: Galaxies: Structure and Evolution: Structures and Evolution
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521367107 ISBN 13 : 9780521367103
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The book includes mathematical presentation where this enables the discussion to be quantitative.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The book includes mathematical presentation where this enables the discussion to be quantitative.

Revue de presse

"...a valuable summary for both specialist and nonspecialist readers." P.J.E. Peebles, Choice

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521367107
ISBN 13 
9780521367103
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
228
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780521364317: Galaxies: Structure and Evolution

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521364310 ISBN 13 :  9780521364317
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1993
Couverture rigide