About this title: Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
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Edition: Revised ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Australia
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
Description: Very Good. 0521367107 Blue with white and yellow writing. Edges and corners are a little shelf worn. Pages are tight and clean. Book is in overall great condition! ; This book is a quantitative introduction to what is known or theorized about the structure and evolution of galactic systems. It begins with a general introduction to galaxies and a summary of our empirical observations of galaxies in the universe, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
Description: New. This book is a quantitative introduction to what is known or theorized about the structure and evolution of galactic systems. It begins with a general introduction to galaxies and a summary of our empirical observations of galaxies in the universe, i... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
Description: New. Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. This introductory textbook describes the properties of... read more
Edition: Revised ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Press, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
Description: New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" 208 pages, 9 chapters, appendice 1, 2, 3, suggestion for further reading, index. As new copy. read more
Edition: 2ND ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521367103ISBN:0521367107
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This book is a quantitative introduction to what is known or theorized about the structure and evolution of galactic systems. It begins with a general introduction to galaxies and a summary of our empirical observations of galaxies in the universe, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521364317ISBN:0521364310
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