Stars Clusters And Galaxies

Author : Wolfgang Steinicke
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783749451784

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Nebulae Star Clusters Galaxies by Wolfgang Steinicke Pdf

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are outside our solar system. They belong to the 'deep sky' and lead the observer to great distances and at the same time the view goes far into the past. The light of the most distant galaxies took billions of years to reach us. No less fascinating is our home galaxy, the Milky Way, offering many bright nebulae and star clusters. The book covers three important topics related to deep-sky objects: history, astrophysics, and observation. When beginners observe an object visually, not knowing anything about it, they will only perceive a faint spot of light - nothing really exciting. So, to get the right 'cosmic' feeling, the view should be enriched with stories about the object's discovery, distance, physical nature, or evolution. Supplied with this kind of information, deep-sky observing becomes a fascinating activity - braving the cold and darkness. Over time, advanced fields such as observation techniques or astrophotography come into play. The book informs the reader about all these topics and offers a comprehensive collection of interesting targets.

Author : John R. Gustafson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0590223151

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Stars, Clusters, and Galaxies by John R. Gustafson Pdf

Describes stars and groups of stars and explains how they are formed, why they shine, and how to find them in the sky.

Author : Steven Stahler
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319228013

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The Birth of Star Clusters by Steven Stahler Pdf

All stars are born in groups. The origin of these groups has long been a key question in astronomy, one that interests researchers in star formation, the interstellar medium, and cosmology. This volume summarizes current progress in the field, and includes contributions from both theorists and observers. Star clusters appear with a wide range of properties, and are born in a variety of physical conditions. Yet the key question remains: How do diffuse clouds of gas condense into the collections of luminous objects we call stars? This book will benefit graduate students, newcomers to the field, and also experienced scientists seeking a convenient reference.

Author : Keith M. Ashman,Stephen E. Zepf
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521550574

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Globular Cluster Systems by Keith M. Ashman,Stephen E. Zepf Pdf

A comprehensive review of globular cluster systems - for researchers and graduate students.

Author : Kenneth Glyn Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1991-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521370795

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Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters by Kenneth Glyn Jones Pdf

Charles Messier's catalog of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep-sky astronomy. Today, this tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by dedicated amateur astronomers. Nearly all the objects are visible in a small telescope, and many, such as the Crab Nebula and the Andromeda galaxy, are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. Kenneth Glyn Jones has revised his definitive version of Messier's catalog. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable introduction to deep-sky observing. Historical and astrophysical notes bring the science of these nebulae right up to date. This is a unique handbook, unlikely ever to be equaled in its completeness and importance to the telescope owner.

Author : B.W. Carney,W.E. Harris
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540316343

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Star Clusters by B.W. Carney,W.E. Harris Pdf

Star clusters are at the heart of astronomy, being key objects for our understanding of stellar evolution and galactic structure. Observations with the Hubble Space Telescope and other modern equipment have revealed fascinating new facts about these galactic building blocks. This book provides two comprehensive and up-to-date, pedagogically designed reviews on star clusters by two well-known experts in the field. Bruce Carney presents our current knowledge of the relative and absolute ages of globular clusters and the chemical history of our Galaxy. Bill Harris addresses globular clusters in external galaxies and their use as tracers of galaxy formation and cosmic distance indicators. The book is written for graduate students as well as professionals in astronomy and astrophysics.

Author : Kenneth Janes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UCAL:B4520715

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The Formation and Evolution of Star Clusters by Kenneth Janes Pdf

Author : Giles Sparrow,Judith John,Chris McNab
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502610218

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Stars and Galaxies by Giles Sparrow,Judith John,Chris McNab Pdf

Stars and Galaxies examines how galaxies like the Milky Way and Andromeda work and the stars and planets within them. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781410985040

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What Do We Know About Stars and Galaxies? by John Farndon Pdf

This book explains how the Universe is made up, from stars and their systems to galaxies and globular clusters.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521764998

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Star Clusters (IAU S266) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Star clusters are important to many areas of astronomy, and as the basic building blocks of galaxies, they can be used as key diagnostic tools within a wide range of disciplines in astrophysics. Star cluster populations are powerful tracers of the formation, assembly and evolutionary history of their parent galaxies. Although their importance has been recognised for decades, only in recent years has this area seen a major investment in time and effort. IAU Symposium 266 consolidates the expertise of leading researchers from a variety of topical subfields in astrophysics, to provide a comprehensive presentation of cutting-edge developments in theory, observations and simulations of star clusters and star cluster systems across a range of sizes and epochs. This volume gives an account of this forefront research, answering fundamental questions that will improve our understanding of numerous related issues and show how this field will take its next major step forward.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615300532

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The Milky Way and Beyond: Stars, Nebulae, and Other Galaxies by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

The Sun is merely one of some 200 billion stars that make up the Milky Way--and the Milky Way is only one of a billion galaxies in the known universe. Packed with fascinating facts and stunning photography, this book examines the Galaxy humans call home and travels light years away, to the domain of phenomena such as the Oort cloud.

Author : Mark Allison
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781846281983

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Star Clusters and How to Observe Them by Mark Allison Pdf

Astronomy enthusiasts will all appreciate the detailed yet easily-assimilated description of star clusters, how they were formed as our Milky Way galaxy, how they evolved, and how they are classified. The latest research has revealed a vast amount of fascinating information about the clusters, along with some spectacular photographs. Modern commercially-made telescopes enable amateur astronomers to see a surprising amount of detail, and to record – using CCD cameras, video, webcams or even film – some remarkably beautiful and detailed images. Contained here also is detailed information on using refractors, reflectors, and, of course, Meade and Celestron’s ubiquitous range of computer-controlled SCT telescopes.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Stars
ISBN : OCLC:554857847

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Star Clusters by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Author : Linda S. Sparke,John Sill Gallagher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2000-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521597404

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Galaxies in the Universe by Linda S. Sparke,John Sill Gallagher Pdf

This textbook provides a comprehensive and lucid modern introduction to galaxies for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and physics. Basic astrophysics, multiwavelength observations and theoretical concepts are carefully combined to develop an integrated understanding. All the necessary background astronomy is included and mathematics has been kept to the minimum required to enable the student to quickly grasp the essence of a calculation, or the basis for a method. The clear and friendly style of the text, thorough coverage of fundamentals, extensive use of up-to-date observations, and helpful problems make this an ideal introduction to galaxies and thorough preparation for more advanced texts and the research literature.

Author : Cathie Clarke,Robert D. Mathieu,Iain Neill Reid
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662472903

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Dynamics of Young Star Clusters and Associations by Cathie Clarke,Robert D. Mathieu,Iain Neill Reid Pdf

Where do most stars (and the planetary systems that surround them) in the Milky Way form? What determines whether a young star cluster remains bound (such as an open or globular cluster), or disperses to join the field stars in the disc of the Galaxy? These questions not only impact understanding of the origins of stars and planetary systems like our own (and the potential for life to emerge that they represent), but also galaxy formation and evolution, and ultimately the story of star formation over cosmic time in the Universe. This volume will help readers understand our current views concerning the answers to these questions as well as frame new questions that will be answered by the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite that was launched in late 2013. The book contains the elaborated notes of lectures given at the 42nd Saas-Fee Advanced Course “Dynamics of Young Star Clusters & Associations" by Cathie Clarke (University of Cambridge) who presents the theory of star formation and dynamical evolution of stellar systems, Robert Mathieu (University of Wisconsin) who discusses the kinematics of star clusters and associations, and I. Neill Reid (S pace Telescope Science Institute) who provides an overview of the stellar populations in the Milky Way and speculates on from whence came the Sun. As part of the Saas-Fee Advanced Course Series, the book offers an in-depth introduction to the field serving as a starting point for Ph.D. research and as a reference work for professional astrophysicists.