Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology

Name: Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology
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ISBN: 9780521546232

ISBN-10: 0521546230

ISBN-13: 9780521546232

Edition: 2004

Authors: Mark H. Jones, Robert J. A. Lambourne

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Description:

This textbook has been designed by a team of experts for introductory university courses in astronomy and astrophysics. Beginning with a description of the structure and history of the Milky Way, it introduces normal and active galaxies in general. A wide range of cosmological models are then presented, including a discussion of the Big Bang and Universe expansion. The text contains numerous useful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. It is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, the book is suitable for self-study.

Book details

List price: $74.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 5/31/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.190

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Robert Lambourne is Director of the Physics Innovation Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (piCETL) in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, The Open University. In 2002 he was awarded the Bragg medal and prize of the Institute of Physics for his contributions to physics education, and was made a National Teaching Fellow in 2006.



Introduction



The Milky Way - our galaxy



Normal galaxies



Active galaxies



The spatial distribution of galaxies



Introducing cosmology - the science of the Universe



Big Bang cosmology - the Evolving Universe



Observational cosmology - measuring the Universe



Questioning cosmology - outstanding problems about the Universe


Answers and comments


Appendix


Useful quantities and units


Glossary


Acknowledgements


Index