The Andromeda Galaxy
Paul W. Hodge
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Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 569.
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
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048141395
SKU
V9789048141395
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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