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Nearly Normal Galaxies
Sandra M. . Ed(S): Faber
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Description for Nearly Normal Galaxies
Paperback. The Eighth Santa Cruz Summer Workshop in Astronomy and Astrophysics, July 21-August 1, 1986, Lick Observatory Editor(s): Faber, Sandra M. Series: Santa Cruz Summer Workshops in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Closed). Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 743.
It is sometimes said that astronomy is the crossroads of physics. In the same spirit, it can forcefully be argued that galaxies are the crossroads of astronomy. Internal pro ces ses within galaxies involve all of the fundamental components of astrophysics: stellar evolution, star formation, low-density astrophysics, dynamics, hydrodynamics, and high-energy astrophysics. Indeed, one can hardly name an observational datum in any wavelength range on any kind of celestial object that does not provide a useful clue to galaxy formation and evolution. Although internal processes in galaxies until recently occupied most of our attention, we now know that it is ... Read more
It is sometimes said that astronomy is the crossroads of physics. In the same spirit, it can forcefully be argued that galaxies are the crossroads of astronomy. Internal pro ces ses within galaxies involve all of the fundamental components of astrophysics: stellar evolution, star formation, low-density astrophysics, dynamics, hydrodynamics, and high-energy astrophysics. Indeed, one can hardly name an observational datum in any wavelength range on any kind of celestial object that does not provide a useful clue to galaxy formation and evolution. Although internal processes in galaxies until recently occupied most of our attention, we now know that it is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Series
Santa Cruz Summer Workshops in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Closed)
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461291459
SKU
V9781461291459
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