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Windows on Galaxies
. Ed(S): Fabbiano, Giuseppina; Gallagher, John S.; Renzini, Alvio
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Paperback. Proceedings of the Sixth Workshop of the Advanced School of Astronomy of the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, held at Erice, Italy, May 21-31, 1989 Editor(s): Fabbiano, Giuseppina; Gallagher, John S.; Renzini, Alvio. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
Along with the traditional optical window, many new windows have been opened on galaxies in the last two decades, made possible by new developments in groundbased detectors and by space missions that allow detection of photons that are otherwise absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. Galaxies can now be observed in the radio, submillimeter, IR, optical, UV, X- and gamma-ray bands, each window allowing us to learn more about galactic components and properties. These developments have also imposed the view that a deeper understanding of even normal galaxies requires a panchromatic approach, ... Read more
Along with the traditional optical window, many new windows have been opened on galaxies in the last two decades, made possible by new developments in groundbased detectors and by space missions that allow detection of photons that are otherwise absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. Galaxies can now be observed in the radio, submillimeter, IR, optical, UV, X- and gamma-ray bands, each window allowing us to learn more about galactic components and properties. These developments have also imposed the view that a deeper understanding of even normal galaxies requires a panchromatic approach, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401067317
SKU
V9789401067317
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