| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 256 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
880-01 1. Galaxies -- 2. Observing the electromagnetic spectrum -- 3. A view from the inside: the Galaxy -- 4. The atlas |
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880-01/(S Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- PART 1 Galaxies -- 1.1 Prehistory of galaxies -- 1.2 "It is worthy of notice'' -- 1.3 Multiwavelength laboratories in space -- 1.4 The atlas galaxy sample -- 1.5 Atlas galaxy categories -- 1.5.1 Normal galaxies -- 1.5.2 Interacting galaxies -- 1.5.3 Merging galaxies -- 1.5.4 Starburst galaxies -- 1.5.5 Active galaxies -- LINERs -- Seyfert galaxies -- Radio galaxies -- Quasars -- Blazars -- 1.6 Properties of the atlas sample -- 1.6.1 Galaxy nomenclature -- 1.6.2 Galaxy morphology -- 1.6.3 Distances and luminosities -- 1.6.4 Multiple classifications -- 1.7 Epoch of formationand and galaxy ages -- 1.8 Additional reading -- PART 2 Observing the electromagnetic spectrum -- 2.1 Earth's atmosphereand and extraneous radiation -- 2.2 Temperature, energy, wavelength and frequency -- 2.3 Astronomical sources of radiation -- 2.4 Origin of astronomical radiation -- 2.4.1 Gamma rays -- 2.4.2 X-rays -- 2.4.3 Ultraviolet -- Extreme (EUV): 100-912 A -- far-UV: 912-2000 A -- mid-UV: 2000-3300 A -- 2.4.4 Optical -- 3300 to 8000 A -- 2.4.5 Infrared -- 2.4.6 Submillimeter -- 300 μm to 1 mm -- 2.4.7 Radio -- 1 mm and longer wavelengths -- 2.5 Caveat #1: Mass versus light and dark matter -- 2.6 Caveat #2: Looking back to the beginning -- 2.7 Caveat #3: Observational bias -- 2.8 Galaxy research and multiwavelength observations -- 2.8.1 A unified scheme of active galaxies -- 2.8.2 The far-IR radio correlation -- 2.8.3 A non-universal IMF -- 2.8.4 Gamma ray bursts -- 2.8.5 Magnetic fields in galaxies -- 2.9 Additional reading -- PART 3 A view from the inside: The Galaxy -- 3.1 Quiet monster -- Sagittarius A -- 3.2 All-sky maps of the Galaxy -- 3.2.1 Gamma ray ->100 MeV -- 3.2.2 Gamma ray -- 1.8 MeV -- 3.2.3 Soft X-ray -- 3.2.4 Optical -- 3.2.5 Optical -- H at 6563 23A |
| Summary |
"Since the radio signature of our own Milky Way was detected in 1931, galaxies have been observed from ultra-high energy gamma rays to long wavelength radio waves, providing fundamental insights into their formation, evolution and structural components. Unveiling the secrets of some of the best-observed galaxies, this atlas contains over 300 full-color images spanning the whole electromagnetic spectrum. The accompanying text explains why we see the component stars, gas and dust through different radiation processes, and describes the telescopes and instruments used. This atlas is a valuable reference resource on galaxies for students seeking an overview of multiwavelength observations and what they tell us, and researchers needing detailed summaries of individual galaxies. An accompanying website, hosted by the author, contains slide shows of the galaxies covered in the book. This is available at www.cambridge.org/9780521620628"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Galaxies -- Atlases
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Galaxies -- Observations
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Galaxies
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| Genre/Form |
Scientific atlases
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Observations
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780511933264 |
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0511933266 |
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9780511925528 |
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0511925522 |
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9780511778308 |
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0511778309 |
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1316087522 |
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9781316087527 |
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1282943766 |
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9781282943766 |
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9786612943768 |
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6612943769 |
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0511931905 |
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9780511931901 |
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0511930569 |
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9780511930560 |
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