Galaxies : Structure and Evolution

Name: Galaxies
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521367103
Price: 8650 KES
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ISBN: 9780521367103

by Roger John Tayler

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0521367107

ISBN-13 9780521367103

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Imprint Cambridge University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 4th, 1993

Print length 228 Pages

Weight 42 grams

Dimensions 24.60 x 19.10 x 1.20 cms

Product Classification: Cosmology & the universe Cosmology and the universe Astrophysics

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This new textbook on the properties of galaxies is suitable for undergraduates who require a complete account with some mathematical presentation. Neither elementary nor advanced, but simply introductory!

Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The book includes mathematical presentation where this enables the discussion to be quantitative.

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