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An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology

An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology

by Robert J. A. LambourneMark H. Jones and Stephen Serjeant
Paperback
Publication Date: 08/01/2015

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This well-received textbook has been designed by a team of experts for introductory courses in astronomy and astrophysics.

Starting with a detailed discussion of our Galaxy, the Milky Way, it goes on to give a general introduction to normal and active galaxies including models for their formation and evolution. The second part of the book provides an overview of cosmological models, discussing the Big Bang, dark energy and the expansion of the Universe.

This second edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments and observations, while still probing the unresolved questions at the forefront of research. It contains numerous learning features such as boxed summaries, exercises with full solutions, a glossary and a supporting website hosting further teaching materials.

Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout, this text is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur astronomers as well as students.

ISBN:
9781107492615
9781107492615
Category:
Astronomy
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
08-01-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
264x210x23mm
Weight:
1.27kg

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