An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology - Second Edition

Mark H Jones, Robert J A Lambourne and Stephen Serjeant

ISBN 10: 1107492610 / ISBN 13: 9781107492615

Published by Cambridge University Press in association with the Open University, Cambridge & Milton Keynes, 2015

About this Item

Introduction to our Galaxy, galaxies in general and the study of the origin and evolution of the Universe. 442pp with index, illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. Minimal creasing to corners and minor marking to lower page corners, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. HEAVY BOOK, extra postage may be required for Air Mail shipping. Size: 10.25" Tall x 8.25" Wide.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology - Second Edition
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press in association with the Open University, Cambridge & Milton Keynes
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107492610
• ISBN 13: 9781107492615
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Second Edition, Revised.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astronomy & Cosmology

About this title

Synopsis

This well-received textbook has been designed by a team of experts for introductory courses in astronomy and astrophysics. Starting with a detailed discussion of our Galaxy, the Milky Way, it goes on to give a general introduction to normal and active galaxies including models for their formation and evolution. The second part of the book provides an overview of cosmological models, discussing the Big Bang, dark energy and the expansion of the Universe. This second edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments and observations, while still probing the unresolved questions at the forefront of research. It contains numerous learning features such as boxed summaries, exercises with full solutions, a glossary and a supporting website hosting further teaching materials. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout, this text is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur astronomers as well as students.

About the Authors

Mark H. Jones is a Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor in the Department of Physical Sciences at The Open University where his current research concentrates on the structure of the zodiacal cloud. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Robert J. A. Lambourne is Professor of Educational Physics, Department of Physical Sciences at The Open University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. In 2002 he was awarded the Bragg Medal of the Institute of Physics in recognition of his contributions to physics education.

Stephen Serjeant is a Reader in Cosmology at The Open University. He co-leads the active galaxies science theme of the ATLAS Key Project on the Herschel Space Observatory and leads Herschel's legacy survey at the North Ecliptic Pole.