Author: Robert C. Hickson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 9782884491167 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 236
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Locates, describes, and illustrates all 100 known compact groups of galaxies. The search included the entire set of Palomar Sky Survey redprints in the University of British Columbia collection. The CCD images were obtained at the Canada-France- Hawaii Telescope. A valuable reference for anyone studying compact groups or other interacting galaxies. No index or bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Michael König Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 110810309X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 354
Book Description
Galaxies - the Milky Way's siblings - offer a surprising variety of forms and colours. Displaying symmetrical spiral arms, glowing red nebulae or diffuse halos, even the image of a galaxy can reveal much about its construction. All galaxies consist of gas, dust and stars, but the effects of gravity, dark matter and the interaction of star formation and stellar explosions all influence their appearances. This volume showcases more than 250 of the most beautiful galaxies within an amateur's reach and uses them to explain current astrophysical research. It features fantastic photographs, unique insights into our knowledge, tips on astrophotography and essential facts and figures based on the latest science. From the Andromeda Galaxy to galaxy clusters and gravitational lenses, the nature of galaxies is revealed through these stunning amateur photographs. This well illustrated reference atlas deserves a place on the bookshelves of astronomical imagers, observers and armchair enthusiasts.
Author: Michael König Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1107189489 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 353
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This reference atlas showcases around 250 beautiful galaxies within an amateur astronomer's reach and uses them to explain current astrophysical research.
Author: Marc Sauvage Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 9401733112 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 563
Book Description
Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from recent sky surveys which have shown that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. New observational windows at ultraviolet, infrared and millimetric wavelengths (provided by ROSAT, IRAM, IUE, IRAS, ISO) have revealed that galaxies contain a wealth of components: very hot gas, atomic hydrogen, molecules, dust, dark matter ... A significant advance is expected due to new instruments (VLT, FIRST, XMM) which will allow one to explore the most distant Universe. Three Euroconferences have been planned to punctuate this new epoch in galactic research, bringing together specialists in various fields of Astronomy.
Author: J. Robert Buchler Publisher: ISBN: Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
This volume presents the proceedings from the 12th Florida Workshop in Astronomy and Physics. The subject of long-range correlations in astrophysical systems is viewed from the differing perspectives of astronomers, mathematicians, plasma physicists and other investigators in condensed-matter physics and statistical mechanics. Among topics considered are long-range order in gravitational systems, gravitational correlations in systems with short-range forces in nonequilibrium states, pattern formation die to instability and bifurcation, fluid-type cellular automata without detailed balance, clustering of granular media, fluctuation-induced forces, and generic self-organization.
Author: Wolfgang Steinicke Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1846286999 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 256
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This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation. The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. A comprehensive sample of galaxies, including quasars, groups and clusters of galaxies is presented. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical information guarantees successful observing sessions. Furthermore, the book is clearly structured with outstanding images and graphics.
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