Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium (Hardcover)

by Jose Franco (Editor), Federico Ferrini (Editor), Guillermo Tenorio-Tagle (Editor) "The photometric evidence for the non-axisymmetry of the Galactic bulge is reviewed and is found in all cases to require that the bulge is elongated..." (more)
Key Phrases: first galactic quadrant, thin shell formation, gas surface density, Milky Way, Local Bubble, Cambridge University Press (more...)

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'Would expect to find in any self-respecting astronomical libary'. The Observatory

'...a good introduction to the subject of star formation'. The Observatory

Product Description
Starbursts or spectacular star-forming events are seen on large scales in some galaxies, often triggered by galactic interactions. An intriguing implication of starburst research is that active galactic nuclei (AGN) may not be powered by accreting black holes. Instead theories are presented where compact powerhouses of dust-enshrouded star formation lie at the core of AGN, with supernovae exploding roughly once per year within massive nuclear concentrations of gas. This book comprises a thorough review of the most important developments in galactic-scale star formation since the starburst revolution of the late 1980s.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 413 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521444128
• ISBN-13: 978-0521444125
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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