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Author König, Michael, 1966- author.

Title The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of Galaxies / Michael König, Stefan Binnewies ; translated by Phillip Helbig
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017

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Description 1 online resource (352 pages)
Contents Spiral galaxies -- Barred spiral galaxies -- Elliptical galaxies -- Irregular galaxies -- Dwarf galaxies -- Ring galaxies -- Galaxy groups and galaxy clusters -- Active galaxies, quasars, and gravitational lenses
Summary Galaxies - the Milky Way's siblings - offer a surprising variety of forms and colours. Displaying symmetrical spiral arms, glowing red nebulae or diffuse halos, even the image of a galaxy can reveal much about its construction. All galaxies consist of gas, dust and stars, but the effects of gravity, dark matter and the interaction of star formation and stellar explosions all influence their appearances. This volume showcases more than 250 of the most beautiful galaxies within an amateur's reach and uses them to explain current astrophysical research. It features fantastic photographs, unique insights into our knowledge, tips on astrophotography and essential facts and figures based on the latest science. From the Andromeda Galaxy to galaxy clusters and gravitational lenses, the nature of galaxies is revealed through these stunning amateur photographs. This well illustrated reference atlas deserves a place on the bookshelves of astronomical imagers, observers and armchair enthusiasts
Notes Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 26 Sep 2017)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-341) and index
Subject Galaxies -- Atlases
Astronomy -- Charts, diagrams, etc.
Stars -- Clusters -- Atlases
Astronomy
Galaxies
Stars -- Clusters
Genre/Form astronomical charts.
Celestial charts
Charts, diagrams, etc.
Scientific atlases
Celestial charts.
Cartes du ciel.
Form Electronic book
Author Binnewies, Stefan, author
Helbig, Phillip, translator
LC no. 2017027450
ISBN 9781316995303
1316995305