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Galaxy Formation and Evolution (Springer Praxis Books Astronomy and Planetary Sciences)
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Galaxy Formation and Evolution (Springer Praxis Books Astronomy and Planetary Sciences)
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by Hyron Spinrad
Sales Rank : 1504553
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Hardcover: 196 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition September 21, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540254986
ISBN-13: 978-3540254980
Product Dimensions:
9.6 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Product Description
The evolution in the form and structure of galaxies which has taken place since the universe was in its infancy is one of the most closely studied by astrophysicists and cosmologists today. It has profound implications for our understanding of how the universe itself has evolved over the past 12 billion years or so. This book will discuss the evolution of galaxies in detail, emphasising the boundaries of our knowledge about the most distant galaxies, but demonstrating how it is possible to make important comparisons between nearby galaxies and the most distant current observed. The author will also review galaxy morphology and its likely (but as yet unproven) history.
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