The Andromeda Galaxy

1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 1992
ISBN: 978-90-481-4139-5
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, Band 176, 358 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 563 g

Reihe: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is an attractive galaxy for astronomers. It is close to us, it is of about the size of our galaxy, it provides some intriguing observational puzzles because the galaxy is nearly edge-on, and many objects can be studied in detail, because they are still sufficiently bright.
With the current developments in instrumentation with which increasingly detailed studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made, this book provides a solid foundation for the start of new observations.
This book is a mine of information about M31. It can be used as a reference by insiders, and at the same time it provides easy access for newcomers to the field.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hodge, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Galaxien und Sterne

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Early History.- 2. Discovery of its Galaxian Nature.- 3. Modern History.- 4. Optical Structure.- 5. The Neutral Hydrogen Content.- 6. Radio Continuum Radiation.- 7. Rotation.- 8. Dynamics and Mass.- 9. Globular Clusters.- 10. OB Associations.- 11. Open Clusters.- 12. Dust.- 13. Variable Stars and Novae.- 14. HII Regions and Supernova Remnants.- 15. Planetary Nebulae.- 16. Molecules.- 17. X-Ray Sources.- 18. Stars and Stellar Populations.- 19. A Comparison of M31 with the Milky Way.- 20. Annotated Bibliography, 1885–1950.- References.