Galaxies are among nature's most aweinspiring and beautifully
formed objects. In this highly informative and lucidly written
book, Paul Hodge seeks to demystify galaxies and to examine closely
our present-day knowledge of these magnificent star systems.
Hodge brings a historical perspective to his discussion of
galactic research. He presents a summary of the revolutionary
discoveries of the last decade, and he shows how they have
contributed to our understanding of the nature and composition of
the universe. Whereas previously perhaps a dozen astronomers
devoted themselves to galaxy research, using two or three large
telescopes, now hundreds of scientists are penetrating the mystery
of the galactic world. This intensified research has yielded
ground-breaking results: we are beginning to understand the
enigmatic properties of the highly luminous yet relatively small
quasars; we have a clearer understanding of the processes that
generate spiral arms; we have a good idea of how different types of
galaxies evolve; and we continue to grapple with the problem of the
missing mass that is greater than anything detectable in the
visible part of the galaxies.
, This book succeeds in making the immense and remote universe
of galaxies much more accessible to our imagination. It also
conveys the excitement and wonder of this rapidly changing area of
scientific inquiry. Enriched by numerous illustrations and written
in an engaging style, "Galaxies" offers a nontechnical yet
intelligent approach to the concepts and results of modern galactic
research.
General
Imprint: |
De Gruyter
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Harvard Books on Astronomy, 6 |
Release date: |
2016 |
First published: |
October 2013 |
Authors: |
Paul W Hodge
|
Dimensions: |
244 x 170 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
180 |
Edition: |
Reprint 2014 ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-674-49829-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Astronomy, space & time >
General
|
LSN: |
0-674-49829-1 |
Barcode: |
9780674498297 |
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