{"product_id":"the-structure-and-evolution-of-galaxies-hardback-9780470855065","title":"The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies (Hardback) 9780470855065","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Structure and Evolution of Galaxies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSteve Phillipps (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470855065, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 April 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.2 x 2.6 cm, 0.737 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Structure and Evolution of Galaxies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a concise introduction to this fascinating subject providing the reader with the fundamentals in a clear and accessible style. This user-friendly text assumes some prerequisite knowledge of astronomy, with the necessary mathematics kept to a minimum. Beginning with an introduction to the existence of our own external galaxies, the book moves on to discuss how perceptions of galaxy development have changed over time. The three categories of galaxies are then discussed with later chapters considering their formation and evolution. The book concludes with an overview of both current developments in the field and considers the direction of future research.   \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear and accessible introduction to this dynamic subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces definitions of key terms and puts them in context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes current research and future developments in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppendix of basic definitions to clarify key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn invaluable text for students of astronomy and physics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1  Galaxies in the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1  Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2  A brief history of galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3  Distance measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4  Redshifts, distances and dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5  Expansion of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6  Hubble's constant and the distance scale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7  The observable universe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2  A galaxy menagerie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1  Morphological types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2  Luminosities and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3  Surface brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4  Surface brightness profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5  Apparent sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6  The luminosity function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7  Redshift surveys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8  Galaxies at all wavelengths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9  Active galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10  Galaxy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3  Elliptical and lenticular galaxies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1  Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2  Surface brightness laws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3  Shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4  Stellar proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5  Metallicity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6  Globular clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7  Hot gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8  Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9  The Faber-Jackson relation and the fundamental plane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10  Mergers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11  Elliptical galaxy masses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12  Massive black holes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4  Spiral galaxies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1  Shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2  Vertical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3  Rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4  Stellar populations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5  The interstellar medium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6  Neutral gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7  Ionise dgas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8  ISM structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9  Dust.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10  Spiral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11  Star formation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12  Global star formation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13  Chemical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14  Rotation of the gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.15  The Tully-Fisher ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.16  The Galactic halo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.17  The Galactic Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5  Irregulars, dwarfs and LSBGs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1  Local group members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2  Irregulars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3  Early type dwarfs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4  Star formation histories (SFHs).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5  Interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6  Interconnections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7  Low surface brightness discs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8  Number and selection effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9  Dwarf galaxies in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6  Active galaxies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1  The discovery of active galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2  AGH structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3  Radio galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4  Synchrotron emission.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5  Jets and superluminal motion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6  Unification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7  Clusters and clustering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1  The distribution of galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2  Rich clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3  Cluster masses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4  Cluster searches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5  Galaxy groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6  Intergalactic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7  Large-scale structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8  Clustering statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9  Velocities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8  Galaxy evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1  Looking back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2  Redshift and distance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3  Cosmological models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4  The Hubble diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5  Galaxy colours, photometric redshifts and LBGs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6  Number counts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7  The night sky brightness,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8  The star formation history of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9  Reionisation and the first stars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10  Galaxy formation theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11  Further developments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix:  The magnitude system.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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