An Introduction To Planetary Nebulae

Author : Jason J. Nishiyama
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681749600

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An Introduction to Planetary Nebulae by Jason J. Nishiyama Pdf

In this book we will look at what planetary nebulae are, where they come from and where they go. We will discuss what mechanisms cause these beautiful markers of stellar demise as well as what causes them to form their variety of shapes. How we measure various aspects of planetary nebulae such as what they are made of will also be explored. Though we will give some aspects of planetary nebulae mathematical treatment, the main points should be accessible to people with only a limited background in mathematics. A short glossary of some of the more arcane astronomical terms is at the end of the book to help in understanding. Included at the end of each chapter is an extensive bibliography to the peer reviewed research on these objects and I would encourage the reader interested in an even deeper understanding to read these articles.

Author : Jason J Nishiyama
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Active galaxies
ISBN : 7560391095

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An Introduction to Planetary Nebulae by Jason J Nishiyama Pdf

Author : Stuart R. Pottasch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400972339

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Planetary Nebulae by Stuart R. Pottasch Pdf

The purpose of this book is to give a detailed description of the planetary nebulae including the relevant astronomical observations and their interpretation. Considerable attention is given to the evolution of these objects as well as to their physical characteristics. I t is hoped that the book be useful to both advanced research workers and to students with some background in astronomy. In this regard, the book should serve as a text as well as a reference work. The many tables included are expected to be useful for both purposes. The references are generally not included in the text except for historical purposes in an effort to improve readability. References are given at the end of each chapter together with sufficient text to describe their content. No attempt has been made to make the list of references complete; on the contrary it has generally been limited to the most recent literature on the subject which in turn refers to earlier research. Again, exceptions have been made for references of historical interest.

Author : Sun Kwok
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000-05-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521623131

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The Origin and Evolution of Planetary Nebulae by Sun Kwok Pdf

This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive review of the origin and evolution of planetary nebulae. It covers all the stages of their evolution, carefully synthesizes observations from across the spectrum, and clearly explains all the key physical processes at work. Particular emphasis is placed on observations from space, using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Infrared Space Observatory, and the ROSAT satellite. This book presents a thoroughly modern understanding of planetary nebulae, integrating developments in stellar physics with the dynamics of nebular evolution. It also describes exciting possibilities such as the use of planetary nebulae in determining the cosmic distance scale, the distribution of dark matter and the chemical evolution of galaxies. This book provides graduate students with an accessible introduction to planetary nebulae, and researchers with an authoritative reference. It can also be used as an advanced text on the physics of the interstellar medium.

Author : Sun Kwok
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 052103907X

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The Origin and Evolution of Planetary Nebulae by Sun Kwok Pdf

This authoritative volume presents a thoroughly modern understanding of planetary nebulae, integrating new developments in stellar physics with the dynamics of nebular evolution. It covers all the stages in the evolution of planetary nebulae, carefully synthesizes observations from across the spectrum and clearly explains all the key physical processes at work. Particular emphasis is placed on recent observations from space, using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Infrared Space Observatory and the ROSAT satellite. Coverage also describes exciting possibilities such as the use of planetary nebulae in determining the cosmic distance scale, the distribution of dark matter and the chemical evolution of galaxies. This book provides graduate students with an accessible introduction to planetary nebulae, and researchers with an authoritative reference. It can also be used as an advanced textbook on the physics of the interstellar medium.

Author : Grigor Aramovich Gurzadi͡an
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Planetary nebulae
ISBN : LCCN:76876837

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Planetary Nebulae by Grigor Aramovich Gurzadi͡an Pdf

Author : C. R. O'Dell,Donald E. Osterbrock,E. F. Swan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Planetary nebulae
ISBN : OCLC:1131382753

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Planetary Nebulae by C. R. O'Dell,Donald E. Osterbrock,E. F. Swan Pdf

Author : Tom Gehrels
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 1160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1974-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816504288

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Planets, Stars and Nebulae by Tom Gehrels Pdf

"The polarization study of celestial objects is a valuable part of optical astronomy, and the author has done exceptionally well in bringing to gether contributions treating all aspects of the polarimetry field. . . . The first section contains a fine introduction and an excellent and definitive history of the subject. . . . The volume is well illustrated. . . . Highly recommended."ÑChoice "The high quality of this book is clearly due to strict editorial attention to each paper and the discussions. Gehrel's book will surely stand for many years as the fundamental reference source for polarization studies in astronomy as well as in atmospheric physics."ÑJournal of the Assoc. of Lunar and Planetary Observers

Author : R. Weinberger,A. Acker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401120883

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Planetary Nebulae by R. Weinberger,A. Acker Pdf

Planetary nebulae are a keystone for the understanding of the evolution of stars, for deep insights into the physical processes prevailing in highly excited dilute nebulae, and for the chemical evolution in galaxies. These objects, displaying an intriguing morphology, have a `short' lifetime of a few tens of thousands of years, and have become one of the best studied classes of celestial sources. However, despite large and successful efforts from both the observational and theoretical side, planetary nebulae still keep some of their secrets (like the widely unknown distances) and will undoubtedly also be objects of thorough investigations in the years to come.

Author : Harm J. Habing,Henny J.G.L.M. Lamers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401152440

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Planetary Nebulae by Harm J. Habing,Henny J.G.L.M. Lamers Pdf

Planetary nebulae present a fascinating range of shapes and morphologies. They are ideal laboratories for the study of different astrophysical processes: atomic physics, radiative transfer, stellar winds, shocks, wind-wind interaction, and the interaction between stellar winds and the interstellar medium. In addition, planetary nebulae provide information about the late stages of stellar evolution. In the last five years studies of planetary nebulae have progressed very rapidly and new phenomena and insights have been gained. This is partly due to new observations (e.g. from the Hubble Space Telescope, the ISO satellite and new infrared and millimeter spectrographs) and partly to the advancement of hydrodynamic simulations of the structures of planetary nebulae (PN). Many of these new results were reported at IAU Symposium 180 in Groningen, the Netherlands, on August 26 to 30, 1996. This symposium was dedicated to one of the pioneers of PN research: Stuart Pottasch. These proceedings contain chapters on: Introduction to PN with the basic parameters Distances of PN The central stars of PN The envelopes of PN The evolution from AGB to PN The evolution from PN to white dwarfs PN in the galactic context PN in extragalactic systems The future of PN research . The book contains 29 reviews and more than 200 shorter contributions.

Author : Grigor A. Gurzadjan,D. G. Hummer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Galaxies
ISBN : OCLC:1062011249

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Planetary nebulae by Grigor A. Gurzadjan,D. G. Hummer Pdf

Author : Steven J. Hynes
Publisher : Richmond, Va. : Willmann-Bell
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015022025640

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Planetary Nebulae by Steven J. Hynes Pdf

Author : Ryszard Szczerba,Grazyna Stasinska,Slawomir K. Górny
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015063157344

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Planetary Nebulae as Astronomical Tools by Ryszard Szczerba,Grazyna Stasinska,Slawomir K. Górny Pdf

Planetary nebulae are gaseous envelopes ejected from solar-type stars at the end of their lives. They have traditionally been considered by specialists as testbeds for theories of stellar evolution and as laboratories to study the physics of warm nebular gases. The interest of the astronomical community in planetary nebulae has increased considerably in recent years due to the demonstration that planetary nebulae can be used to measure the distances and masses of galaxies or to reveal the presence of stars outside galaxies. This conference explored the entire potential of planetary nebulae as tools for astronomy.

Author : Steven Coe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781846287299

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Nebulae and How to Observe Them by Steven Coe Pdf

This book presents an up-to-date detailed description and categorisation of the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of nebulae, and then instructs the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record them. Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521863430

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Planetary Nebulae in Our Galaxy and Beyond (IAU S234) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Planetary nebulae represent the brief transition between Asymptotic Giant Branch stars and White Dwarfs. As multi-wavelength laboratories they have played a key role in developing our understanding of atomic, molecular, dust and plasma processes in astrophysical environments. The means by which their wonderfully diverse morphologies are obtained is currently the subject of intense research, including hydrodynamical shaping mechanisms and the role of binarity, stellar magnetic fields and rotation. Their contribution to the chemical enrichment of galaxies is another very active research area, as is the ever growing use of their narrow high luminosity emission lines to probe the dynamics and mass distributions of galaxies and the intergalactic media of clusters of galaxies. IAU S234 summarises the current status of research on the properties and processes of planetary nebulae, as reported in reviews and papers by leading experts working in the field.