Galaxies
Structure and Evolution
£43.99
- Author: Roger John Tayler, University of Sussex
- Date Published: March 1993
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521367103
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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.
Read more- Ideal introduction for astronomy undergraduates
- Complete account of the largest component of our Universe
- Covers observations and theory
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- Date Published: March 1993
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521367103
- length: 228 pages
- dimensions: 247 x 174 x 14 mm
- weight: 0.423kg
- contains: 92 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Symbols
Numerical values
1. Introduction
2. Observations of the Galaxy
3. Properties of external galaxies
4. Stellar dynamics
5. Masses of galaxies
6. The interstellar medium in our Galaxy
7. The chemical evolution of galaxies
8. Galaxies and the Universe
9. Concluding remarks
Appendices
Index.
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