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From the Realm of the Nebulae to Populations of Galaxies
Mauro . Ed(S): D'Onofrio
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Description for From the Realm of the Nebulae to Populations of Galaxies
Hardback. Editor(s): D'Onofrio, Mauro. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 814 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, 20 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PG; PHR; PHVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1382.
In order to outline possible future directions in galaxy research, this book wants to be a short stopover, a moment of self-reflection of the past century of achievements in this area.
Since the pioneering years of galaxy research in the early 20th century, the research on galaxies has seen a relentless advance directly connected to the parallel exponential growth of new technologies.
Through a series of interviews with distinguished astronomers the editors provide a snapshot of the achievements obtained in understanding galaxies. While many initial questions about their nature have been addressed, many are still open and require ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
814
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
785
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319310046
SKU
V9783319310046
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99-15
About Mauro . Ed(S): D'Onofrio
Mauro D'Onofrio is an associate professors at the Department of Physics and Astronomy G. Galilei, University of Padova. He is an expert in the calibration, and setup of astronomical instruments as well as of data reduction and data analysis. His research has focused on galaxies both without and with AGN. He has co-edited two previous volumes published by Springer(on Cosmology ... Read more
Reviews for From the Realm of the Nebulae to Populations of Galaxies
Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2017 “This is a remarkably detailed, 800-page compendium of information currently known about galaxies, told in an unusual question and answer interview format by dozens of experts in the field. … This 800-page book is well referenced and makes excellent use of diagrams and images, many of which appear ... Read more