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Structure and Evolution of Galaxies by S. Phillipps
Provides an introduction to the structure and evolution of galaxies. This book discusses the three categories of galaxies and considers their formation and evolution. It also offers an overview of both developments in the field and considers the direction of future research."The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies" is a concise introduction to this fascinating subject providing the reader with the fundamentals in a clear and accessible style. This user friendly text assumes some prerequisite knowledge of astronomy, with the necessary mathematics kept to a minimum. Beginning with an introduction to the existence of our own external galaxies, the book moves on to discuss how perceptions of galaxy development have changed over time. The three categories of galaxies are then discussed with later chapters considering their formation and evolution.This book concludes with an overview of both current developments in the field and considers the direction of future research. It provides a clear and accessible introduction to this dynamic subject. It introduces definitions of key terms and puts them in context. It includes current research and future developments in the field. It contains an appendix of basic definitions to clarify key concepts. It is an invaluable text for students of astronomy and physics. |
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| Author(s) : S. Phillipps | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0470855061 | ISBN-13 : 9780470855065 |
| RRP : £70.00 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 22/04/2005
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Page Length : 316mm
Page Size : 253mm