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Beschreibung
The formation of galaxies is one of the greatest puzzles in astronomy, the solution is shrouded in the depths of space and time, but has profound implications for the universe we observe today. This book discusses the beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations. It examines the different theories of galaxy formation and shows where each theory either succeeds or fails in explaining what we actually observe. Coverage draws on the most recent observations of galaxies in the early universe, obtained by the very latest ground- and space-based telescopes. In addition, the book looks ahead to what we may expect to uncover about the epoch of galaxy formation from the new and upcoming generations of telescopes and technology.
The formation of galaxies is one of the greatest puzzles in astronomy, the solution is shrouded in the depths of space and time, but has profound implications for the universe we observe today. This book discusses the beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations. It examines the different theories of galaxy formation and shows where each theory either succeeds or fails in explaining what we actually observe. Coverage draws on the most recent observations of galaxies in the early universe, obtained by the very latest ground- and space-based telescopes. In addition, the book looks ahead to what we may expect to uncover about the epoch of galaxy formation from the new and upcoming generations of telescopes and technology.
Zusammenfassung
The formation of galaxies is one of the greatest puzzles in astronomy, the solution is shrouded in the depths of space and time, but has profound implications for the universe we observe today. This book discusses the beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations. It examines the different theories of galaxy formation and shows where each theory either succeeds or fails in explaining what we actually observe. Coverage draws on the most recent observations of galaxies in the early universe, obtained by the very latest ground- and space-based telescopes. In addition, the book looks ahead to what we may expect to uncover about the epoch of galaxy formation from the new and upcoming generations of telescopes and technology.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
A cosmological cartoon.- Galaxies today.- The fossil record in nearby galaxies.- Measuring galaxies.- Galaxy evolution.- The intergalactic medium.- The initial conditions before galaxy formation.- Active galactic nuclei in the early universe.- Approaching the Dark Ages.- The processes of galaxy formation.- Forward to the past¿what can new eyes expect to see?.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Physik, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Springer Praxis Books
Inhalt: xxii
262 S.
87 s/w Illustr.
8 farbige Illustr.
ISBN-13: 9783642091575
ISBN-10: 3642091571
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Keel, William C.
Auflage: Second Edition 2007
Hersteller: Springer
J.B. Metzler
Springer-Verlag GmbH
Springer Praxis Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 242 x 170 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: William C. Keel
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.11.2010
Gewicht: 0,498 kg
Artikel-ID: 107211883