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The Galaxies of the Local Group
Author(s): Sidney van den Bergh (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: July 2, 2007
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 348 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521758106
- ISBN-13: 9780521037433
Book Description
The Local Group is a small cluster of galaxies of which thirty-five members are currently known, including the Milky Way. With characteristic clarity of expression, Sidney van den Bergh provides a complete overview of all that is known about the galaxies of the Local Group and their evolution. He also places this knowledge in the wider context of continuing studies of galaxy formation and evolution, the cosmic distance scale, and the conditions in the early Universe. This volume thoroughly details our current understanding of each of the thirty-five members of the Local Group, as well as those galaxies previously regarded as possible members. The book goes on to examine the mass, stability and evolution of the Local Group as a whole and includes many important, previously unpublished results and conclusions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…a well-written, authoritative survey of our current understanding of the group…The Galaxies of the Local Group is a masterpiece, an important reference work that belongs in the library of every astronomer.” Science Books & Films
“This book is the best and most current summary of what we know about the Local Group. It discusses the makeup, movement, composition, shape, shape, size, location — in short everything — we know about these galaxies. This book does not use a heavily mathematical approach, but is instead more of a general verbal description. The material in the book is the most recent available, including information from the various orbiting observatories such as Hubble, RORSAT, and others.” – Sidney van den Bergh, Books-On-Line
Book Description
A comprehensive summary of what is known about the Local Group, and what this knowledge tells us about the rest of the Universe.
