Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology: An Introduction

Schneider, Peter

ISBN 10: 3642540821 / ISBN 13: 9783642540820

Published by Springer Verlag, 2014

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2nd edition. 626 pages. 11.50x9.00x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __3642540821

Bibliographic Details

Title: Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology: An ...

Publisher: Springer Verlag

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

This second edition has been updated and substantially expanded. Starting with the description of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution in the Universe. After an extensive and thorough introduction to modern observational and theoretical cosmology, the focus turns to the formation of structures and astronomical objects in the early Universe. The basics of classical astronomy and stellar astrophysics needed for extragalactic astronomy are provided in the appendix.

While this book has grown out of introductory university courses on astronomy and astrophysics and includes a set of problems and solutions, it will not only benefit undergraduate students and lecturers; thanks to the comprehensive coverage of the field, even graduate students and researchers specializing in related fields will appreciate it as a valuable reference work.

About the Author:

Peter Schneider is a Full Professor for Astrophysics at the University of Bonn and Founding Director of the Argelander-Institut für Astronomie, Bonn. He is one of the internationally most respected German astrophysicists, well known for his research on gravitational lensing (strong and weak) and cosmology, and author of 3 successful Springer books.