The Formation of Galactic Bulges (Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521663342 ISBN 13: 9780521663342

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Bulges lie at the center of spiral galaxies. Until recently, they were thought to host uniquely old stellar populations and thus provide a key for understanding galaxy formation. Recent observations from the ground and space have drastically changed our view on the nature of bulges and shown that they can also contain dust, gas, and star-forming regions. This timely volume presents review articles by a panel of international experts who gathered at a conference at the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, to address several fundamental questions: What is a bulge? When and how did bulges form? And, on what timescales? This volume provides a state-of-the-art picture of our new understanding of these fundamental building-blocks of galaxies, and a stimulating reference point for all those interested in galaxy formation.

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Review

'... a stimulating reference point for all those interested in galaxy formation.' Europe and Astronomy

'An area of galaxy studies that is both intriguing and exciting. These papers are of high quality. Highly recommended.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight

Book Description

Bulges lie at the center of spiral galaxies. This timely volume presents review articles by a panel of international experts. It provides a state-of-the-art picture of our new understanding of these fundamental building-blocks of galaxies, and a stimulating reference point for all those interested in galaxy formation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521663342
• ISBN 13: 9780521663342
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230
• Editor: Carollo C. Marcella, Ferguson Henry C., Wyse Rosemary F. G.