The Local Group as an Astrophysical Laboratory: Proceedings of the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, Held in Baltimore, Maryland May 5-8, 2

by Mario Livio

Book Overview

The Local Group of galaxies consists of the Milky Way and all of its neighbors. The proximity of these galaxies allows for detailed studies of the processes that have led to their formation, structures, and evolution. In particular, studies of the Local Group can test predictions of structure formation that are based on dark energy and cold dark matter. This book presents a collection of review papers, written by world experts, on some of the most...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052117533X
• ISBN13: 9780521175333
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"