The Galactic and Extragalactic Background Radiation - Proceedings of the 139th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Heidelberg, F.R.G., June 12-16, 1989 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)

The galactic and extragalactic background radiation components are of major importance in astrophysical studies of a variety of problems related to galactic structure, interstellar matter, the distribution and evolution of galaxies and intergalactic matter, and cosmology. The back ground radiation is a unique source of information in cases where the source is of a truly diffuse nature, as with scattering and emission by interstellar dust and gas, or where the discrete emission sources are so faint (e. g. , very distant galaxies) that they can be observed only by their integrated emission. The galactic and extragalactic background must be discussed together because they are observationally entangled and their proper separation requires a knowledge of both components. The above points are equally valid for the entire electromag netic spectrum, from gamma rays to long radio waves. Thus, the study of the galactic and extragalactic background radiation is interdisciplinary in its character, and a multi wavelength approach would appear to be dictated by the nature of the topic. The proper separation of the galactic and extragalactic background components requires a knowledge of both. In addition, the foreground components, i. e. , zodiacal light, airglow, and atmospheric scattered light, must be treated carefully.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	International Astronomical Union Symposia, 139
Release date:	August 1990
First published:	1990
Editors:	Stuart Bowyer • Christoph Leinert
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	528
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-0842-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Galaxies, clusters, intergalactic matter > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7923-0842-5
Barcode:	9780792308423

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