Galaxies in the universe : [Book] : an introduction / Linda S. Sparke, John S. Gallagher III.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : New York : Cambridge University Press, c2007.Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 431 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:- 0521671868 (pbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 411-413) and index.
Introduction -- Mapping our Milky Way -- The orbits of the stars -- Our backyard: the local group -- Spiral and SO galaxies -- Elliptical galaxies -- Galaxy groups and clusters -- The large-scale distribution of galaxies -- Active galactic nuclei and the early history of galaxies.
This textbook provides a comprehensive and lucid modern introduction to galaxies for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and physics.
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