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The Andromeda Galaxy
Paul W. Hodge
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Description for The Andromeda Galaxy
Hardback. Features developments in instrumentation with which studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made. This book offers a foundation for the start of new observations. It offers information about M31. It is intended as a reference for insiders and newcomers to the field. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is an attractive galaxy for astronomers. It is close to us, it is of about the size of our galaxy, it provides some intriguing observational puzzles because the galaxy is nearly edge-on, and many objects can be studied in detail, because they are still sufficiently bright.
With the current developments in instrumentation with which increasingly detailed studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made, this book provides a solid foundation for the start of new observations.
This book is a mine of ... Read more
The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is an attractive galaxy for astronomers. It is close to us, it is of about the size of our galaxy, it provides some intriguing observational puzzles because the galaxy is nearly edge-on, and many objects can be studied in detail, because they are still sufficiently bright.
With the current developments in instrumentation with which increasingly detailed studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made, this book provides a solid foundation for the start of new observations.
This book is a mine of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792316541
SKU
V9780792316541
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Reviews for The Andromeda Galaxy
'Hodge has written a superb review of this galaxy, starting with the history of its early...This a very readable monograph "a tour de force" and is well illustrated and referenced.' New Scientist May 1993