Galaxies In The Universe: An Introduction
by Linda S. Sparke /
2007 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
