Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
"The Physics of the Interstellar Medium"
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"Graduate Series in Astronomy" series; Leads the undergraduate through the wide range of disciplines related to an understanding of the interstellar medium. This book is suitable for any student studying either physics or astrophysics. With 50 line illustrations, 4pp halftones, index. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 178 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 330g.
Author: Dyson, J.E. Williams, D.A.
ISBN: 075030460X
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 1997 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Universe"Stars and Galaxies
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What astronomers know about our universe changes daily. This edition contains the full text of chapters 1-16 and 28 that gives students the means to explore the Solar system. It also covers the top discoveries, and the accompanying CD-ROM guides students on a around the cosmos. With illustrations. 3 rev ed. Mixed Media Product, 528 pages. Size: 273 x 230 mm. Weight: 1434g.
Author: Freedman, Roger A. Kaufmann, William J.
ISBN: 0716795655
Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Undergraduate Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Compact Stars"Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics and General Relativity
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; Neutron stars are the smallest densest stars known, with densities some trillions of times that of the Earth. They rotate with periods of fractions of a second, and their magnetic fields drive intense interstellar dynamos, lighting up entire nebulae. This text discusses the physics of these extreme objects. With 1. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 492 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 794g.
Author: Glendenning, Norman K.
ISBN: 0387989773
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Date: 2000 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Observing Variable Stars"
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"Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series" series; Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. Variable star observing is the popular 'real science' activity for by amateur observers. This book provides the detail needed for newcomers and experienced astronomers alike. With 1. Paperback, 282 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 544g.
Author: Good, Gerry Arlen
ISBN: 1852334983
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Stellar Interiors"Physical Principles, Structure, and Evolution
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; Useful for students interested in astronomy and space, planetary, and earth sciences, this book introduces the fundamentals of stellar structure and evolution. It also emphasizes the general picture of the life cycles of stars and the physics responsible. With 119 illus.. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 538 pages. Size: 239 x 155 mm. Weight: 907g.
Author: Hansen, Carl J. Kawaler, Steven D. Trimble, Virginia
ISBN: 0387200894
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Date: 2004 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"The Gravitational Million-Body Problem"A Multidisciplinary Approach to Star Cluster Dynamics
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Graduate text describing the theory astronomers need for studying globular star clusters. With 70 line figures 15 halftones 5 tables 136 exercises. Paperback, 372 pages. Size: 247 x 174 mm. Weight: 793g.
Author: Heggie, Douglas C. Hut, Piet
ISBN: 0521774861
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Stars and Their Spectra"An Introduction to the Spectral Sequence
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A lucid introduction to investigating the nature of stars from their spectra for amateur astronomers and undergraduate students. With 50 line figures 70 halftones 14 tables. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 247 x 189 mm. Weight: 585g.
Author: Kaler, James B.
ISBN: 0521585708
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 1997 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"The Road to Galaxy Formation"
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"Springer Praxis Books / Astronomy and Planetary Sciences" series; With 87 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 284 pages. Size: 242 x 170 mm. Weight: 696g.
Author: Keel, William C.
ISBN: 3540725342
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2007 (Germany)
Readership: Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Galaxies in Turmoil"The Active and Starburst Galaxies and the Black Holes That Drive Them
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"Astronomers' Universe" series; Active galaxies (including Quasars, QSOs, Radio galaxies, BL Lacs, Blazars, LINERS, ULIRGS, Seyfert galaxies, Starburst galaxies, and N galaxies) are a major field of astronomical research. This work aims to provide an account of active galaxies that is appropriate to the background knowledge of amateur astronomers. With 38 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, 27 black & white halftones, 33 colour illus. Hardback, 312 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 820g.
Author: Kitchin, Christopher R.
ISBN: 1846286700
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium"
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Explains the fundamental Physics and Chemistry required for understanding interstellar medium. This textbook is interlaced with mathematical derivations that are clean, elegant and easily understandable by those with an undergraduate background in Physics. With illustrations. Hardback, 600 pages. Size: 285 x 205 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Kwok, Sun
ISBN: 1891389467
Publisher: University Science Books,U.S.
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Galaxy Formation"
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; Aimed at final-year undergraduates and graduate students of astronomy and astrophysics, as well as students of physics and theoretical physics, this book provides introduction to the field of astrophysical cosmology and galaxy formation. With 142 black & white illustrations, 75 black & white halftones, 16 colour illustrations, 142 black & wh. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 760 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 1178g.
Author: Longair, Malcolm S.
ISBN: 3540734775
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2007 (Germany)
Readership: Undergraduate Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"The Galactic Supermassive Black Hole"
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The closest galactic nucleus in the universe, Sagittarius A* can provide us with a realistic expectation of learning about the physics of strong gravitational fields. This book provides an overview of the ideas and discoveries pertaining to the supermassive black hole at the galactic center known as Sagittarius A*. With 9 color plates. 19 halftones. 45 line illus.. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 553g.
Author: Melia, Fulvio
ISBN: 0691131295
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe Them"Exploring Sir William Herschel's Star Clusters, Nebulae, and Galaxies
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"Astronomer's Observing Guides" series; Deep-sky observers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This guide offers an opportunity to retrace the footsteps of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus and arguably the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer. It lists various impressive of Herschel's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. With 90 black & white illustrations, 100 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. Paperback, 184 pages. Size: 235 x 178 mm. Weight: 359g.
Author: Mullaney, James
ISBN: 0387681248
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Hye Space Explorer: the Stars Paperback"
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Part of an informative series that introduces the reader to various aspects of Space and the Solar System. KS1. With illustrations. Paperback, Weight: 788g.
Author: Patricia Whitehouse
ISBN: 043111353X
Publisher: Pearson Education, Oxford
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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"Understanding Variable Stars"
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"Cambridge Astrophysics" series; Concise introduction and overview of variable stars, for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers. With 120 line figures 30 halftones. Hardback, 372 pages. Size: 255 x 175 mm. Weight: 902g.
Author: Percy, John R.
ISBN: 0521232538
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
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