Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction
by Linda S. Sparke, III, John S. Gallagher
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Author: III, John S. Gallagher, Linda S. SparkeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-05
ISBN: 0521671868
Number of pages: 442
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Summary: 4 Stars
This book does an excellent job of delineating the many observations of galaxies, not only in the present but also in the formation of galaxies and clusters of galaxies since the big bang. Much of the contemporary theories about galactic structure and star movements is backed up with math. Since this is a textbook, there are many problems to work on, and there are solution hints in an appendix. I would recommend it to any serious student of astronomy and physics.
Summary of Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction
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.Astrophysics & Space Science Books
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