Extragalactic Astronomy

• Author(s): Boris Aleksandrovich Voront︠s︡ov-Velʹi︠a︡minov,
• Publisher: Harwood Academic Publishers
• Pages: 724
• ISBN_10: 3718602377
  ISBN_13: 9783718602377
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Space Science / Astronomy , Science / Physics / Astrophysics , Science / Life Sciences / Biology , Technology & Engineering / Construction / General ,

Description:... Translated from the Russian. Offers an overview of the factual background, themes, and results of extragalactic astronomy. The work provides a systematic survey of principles, emphasizing the study of galactic forms and structures through observation rather than theory. Supplementary material provides coverage of rapidly changing areas. The book will serve those making their first acquaintance with the field as well as current practitioners. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR