Author: Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426301707
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The latest discoveries about our universe to keep readers updated on the latest developments in space.
Planets, Stars, and Galaxies
Author: Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426301707
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The latest discoveries about our universe to keep readers updated on the latest developments in space.
How Did the First Stars and Galaxies Form?
Author: Abraham LoebPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400834066
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A concise introduction to cosmology and how light first emerged in the universe Though astrophysicists have developed a theoretical framework for understanding how the first stars and galaxies formed, only now are we able to begin testing those theories with actual observations of the very distant, early universe. We are entering a new and exciting era of discovery that will advance the frontiers of knowledge, and this book couldn't be more timely. It covers all the basic concepts in cosmology, drawing on insights from an astronomer who has pioneered much of this research over the past two decades. Abraham Loeb starts from first principles, tracing the theoretical foundations of cosmology and carefully explaining the physics behind them. Topics include the gravitational growth of perturbations in an expanding universe, the abundance and properties of dark matter halos and galaxies, reionization, the observational methods used to detect the earliest galaxies and probe the diffuse gas between them—and much more. Cosmology seeks to solve the fundamental mystery of our cosmic origins. This book offers a succinct and accessible primer at a time when breathtaking technological advances promise a wealth of new observational data on the first stars and galaxies. Provides a concise introduction to cosmology Covers all the basic concepts Gives an overview of the gravitational growth of perturbations in an expanding universe Explains the process of reionization Describes the observational methods used to detect the earliest galaxies
Stars and Galaxies
Author: Giles SparrowPublisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502610205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Stars and Galaxies examines how galaxies like the Milky Way and Andromeda work and the stars and planets within them. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.
Astrophysics
Author: K.D. AbhyankarPublisher: Universities Press
ISBN: 9788173713811
Category : Astrophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
This Book Introduces The Subject Of Astrophysics To Honours And Post-Graduate Students Of Physics, Without The Necessity Of Their Being Familiar With All The Practical Details Of Modern Astronomical Techniques Of Observation And Deduction Of Data. The Emphasis Is On Showing How An Application Of The Commonly Known Laws Of Physics Gives Us Important Information About The Properties Of Celestial Objects And Phenomena.
Universe
Author: Michael A. SeedsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781111427238
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With this newly revised 7th edition of UNIVERSE: SOLAR SYSTEM, STARS, AND GALAXIES, International Edition Mike Seeds’ and Dana Backman’s goal is to help students use astronomy to understand science and use science to understand what we are. Fascinating and engaging, this text illustrates the scientific method and guides students to answer these fundamental questions: “What are we?” and “How do we know?”In discussing the interplay between evidence and hypothesis, the authors provide not just facts but a conceptual framework for understanding the logic of science. The book vividly conveys their love of astronomy and illustrates how students can comprehend their place in the universe by grasping a small set of physical laws. Crafting a story about astronomy, the authors show students how to ask questions to gradually puzzle out the beautiful secrets of the physical world. The revision addresses new developments in astrophysics and cosmology, plus the latest discoveries, including evidence of a new world beyond Pluto and new evidence of dark energy and the acceleration of the universe.
What Do We Know about Stars & Galaxies?
Author: John FarndonPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410943542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This book explains how the Universe is made up, from stars and their systems to galaxies and globular clusters.
Planets, Stars, and Galaxies
Author: Stuart J. InglisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Star-Formation Rates of Galaxies
Author: Andreas ZezasPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316877523
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Star-formation is one of the key processes that shape the current state and evolution of galaxies. This volume provides a comprehensive presentation of the different methods used to measure the intensity of recent or on-going star-forming activity in galaxies, discussing their advantages and complications in detail. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical underpinnings of star-formation rate indicators, including topics such as stellar evolution and stellar spectra, the stellar initial mass function, and the physical conditions in the interstellar medium. The authors bring together in one place detailed and comparative discussions of traditional and new star-formation rate indicators, star-formation rate measurements in different spatial scales, and comparisons of star-formation rate indicators probing different stellar populations, along with the corresponding theoretical background. This is a useful reference for students and researchers working in the field of extragalactic astrophysics and studying star-formation in local and higher-redshift galaxies.
Galaxies
Author: Betsy RathburnPublisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1681036002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
On the darkest of nights, the white sparkle spanning the sky provides a glimpse at the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. But there are trillions more just in the observable universe! This title allows readers to explore these collections of stars, planets, and space debris that span across light-years of space.
Author: Walter Baade