Galaxies at High Redshift (Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics) (Hardcover)

by I. Pérez-Fournon (Editor), M. Balcells (Editor), F. Moreno-Insertis (Editor), F. Sánchez (Editor) "These are exciting times to be working on any aspect of studies of galaxies at high redshift whether observational or theoretical..." (more)
Key Phrases: absorption line key project, disky systems, normal surface brightness, Milky Way, Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Fields (more...)

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Product Description
This book covers normal galaxies, distant galaxies, studies based on far-infrared diagnostics, quasar absorption lines, and the properties of nearby galaxies. The timely volume provides an essential reference for astronomers working in the field of high-redshift galaxies. It includes the lectures delivered at the XI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, and reviews scientific results as well as main questions in the field.

Book Description
This timely volume provides an essential reference for all astronomers working in the field of high-redshift galaxies. It contains the lectures delivered at the XI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, reviewing both scientific results and the main questions in the field. Each chapter is written by a world expert in the field. The book covers the study of normal galaxies, distant galaxies, and studies based on far-infrared diagnostics, it reviews quasar absorption lines, and the properties of nearby galaxies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 292 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (April 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521825911
• ISBN-13: 978-0521825917
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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