Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Bulges (IAU S245): Proceedings of the 245th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Oxford, United ... Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052187467X ISBN 13: 9780521874670

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Bulges lie at the heart of most galaxies, the building blocks of our universe. With a selection of reviews and topical presentations, IAU Symposium 245 provides an up-to-date overview of our knowledge on galaxy bulges, and a concise introduction to all current research on the subject. The structure, dynamics, and stellar populations of galaxy bulges, both near and far, are analysed through state-of-the-art observations. The leading models for the formation and evolution of galaxy bulges are described in detail, and the constraints observations put on these are dissected. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring evidence for both hierarchical merging and secular processes. Special attention is also devoted to disentangling the complex web relating galaxy bulges and central supermassive black holes, and on the lessons learned from our exquisite knowledge of the bulge of our own Milky Way. This volume is the best one-stop reference on galaxy bulges currently available.

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Book Description

IAU Symposium 245 provides diverse articles covering current research on galaxy bulges, a dominant component of many galaxies. Galaxy bulges are analysed in terms of structure, content, and theories of their formation, and discussed alongside hot topics such as black holes, the Milky Way bulge, and the high redshift universe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052187467X
• ISBN 13: 9780521874670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 500
• Editor: Bureau Martin, Athanassoula E., Barbuy Beatriz