Galaxies
Structure and Evolution
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- Author: Roger John Tayler, University of Sussex
- Date Published: April 1993
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521367103
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This book is a quantitative introduction to what is known or theorized about the structure and evolution of galactic systems. It begins with a general introduction to galaxies and a summary of our empirical observations of galaxies in the universe, 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 then covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The presentation is sufficiently mathematical so that quantitative results can be discussed in detail. Throughout, the author stresses what are currently accepted results and what theories may need revision in what continues to be a rapidly developing subject.
Read more- Ideal introduction for astronomy undergraduates
- Complete account of the largest component of our Universe
- Covers observations and theory
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"...a valuable summary for both specialist and nonspecialist readers." P.J.E. Peebles, Choice
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- Date Published: April 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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