| Abstract |
This extensively illustrated book presents the astrophysics of galaxies
since their beginnings in the early Universe. It has been thoroughly
revised to take into account the most recent observational data, and
recent discoveries such as dark energy. There are new sections on galaxy
clusters, gamma ray bursts and supermassive black holes. The authors
explore the basic properties of stars and the Milky Way before working
out towards nearby galaxies and the distant Universe. They discuss the
structures of galaxies and how galaxies have developed, and relate this
to the evolution of the Universe. The book also examines ways of
observing galaxies across the whole electromagnetic spectrum, and
explores dark matter and its gravitational pull on matter and light.
This book is self-contained and includes several homework problems with
hints. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and
astrophysics. • Completely updated to take into account the latest
observational data and theoretical concepts • Throughly revised
with new sections on dark energy, gamma ray bursts, and central black
holes in galaxies • Contains problems with hints to the solutions |