Comparison of the Large-Scale Structure of the Galactic System with that of Other Stellar Systems

N. G. Roman

ISBN 10: 1107511615 / ISBN 13: 9781107511613

Published by Cambridge University Press 2015-05-08, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comparison of the Large-Scale Structure of the Galactic System with that of Other Stellar Systems
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2015-05-08
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107511615
• ISBN 13: 9781107511613
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

First published in 1958, and composed primarily of presentations delivered at the Ninth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union in 1955, this book contains sixteen papers on the subject of the Galactic System in the light of then-recent developments in radio astronomy. The contributors compare new knowledge of our Galactic System with what can be gleaned from other galaxies and star systems, such as the Andromeda nebula. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and in the development of astronomical knowledge.

Book Description

First published in 1958, this book contains sixteen papers on the subject of the Galactic System in the light of then-recent developments in radio astronomy. The contributors compare new knowledge of our Galactic System with what can be gleaned from other galaxies and star systems, such as the Andromeda nebula.