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OverviewThe evolution in the form and structure of galaxies which has taken place since the universe was in its infancy is one of the most closely studied by astrophysicists and cosmologists today. It has profound implications for our understanding of how the universe itself has evolved over the past 12 billion years or so. This book will discuss the evolution of galaxies in detail, emphasising the boundaries of our knowledge about the most distant galaxies, but demonstrating how it is possible to make important comparisons between nearby galaxies and the most distant current observed. The author will also review galaxy morphology and its likely (but as yet unproven) history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hyron SpinradPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783642064890ISBN 10: 3642064892 Pages: 198 Publication Date: 21 October 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTaking the Measure of the Low-Redshift Universe.- Which Properties of Galaxies can Likely Evolve (and be Measured)?.- Observations of an Evolving Universe.- Galaxies at the Contemporary Limits.- Observational Cosmology.- Astronomical Instrumentation of the Future.- Briefly: Some Overall Conclusions and Problems.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |