Galaxies: Structure and Evolution

by Roger John Tayler

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521367107
• ISBN13: 9780521367103
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.7"