The Multiwavelength Atlas of Galaxies

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Название: The Multiwavelength Atlas of Galaxies

Автор: Glen Mackie

Издательство : Cambridge University Press

Год: 2011

Формат: pdf

Страниц: 268

Размер : 27 Mb

ISBN: 0521620627

Язык: Английский

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 250 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.