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Dynamics of dense stellar systems Dynamics of dense stellar systems Merritt, David This book stems from a conference held at the University of Toronto in May 1988. It includes 27 research papers covering rapidly rotating nuclei, dynamical and gravothermal instabilities and the evol… OL13658351W
Light elements in the universe Light elements in the universe International Astronomical Union. Symposium IAU Symposium 268 presents an overview of the most recent observational and theoretical research on the formation and evolution of light elements in the Universe: H, He, Li, Be, B, and their isotopes… OL15421173W
Deep-sky companions Deep-sky companions Stephen James O'Meara "In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal … OL15520917W
AGN feedback in galaxy formation AGN feedback in galaxy formation V. Antonuccio-Delogu "During the past decade, convincing evidence has been accumulated concerning the effect of active galactic nuclei (AGN) activity on the internal and external environment of their host galaxies. Featu… OL15587292W
What do we know about stars and galaxies? What do we know about stars and galaxies? John Farndon This volume describes the properties and facts about stars and galaxies. OL16121130W
The milky way The milky way Martha E. H. Rustad "Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to the Milky Way galaxy"-- OL16517942W
How did the first stars and galaxies form? How did the first stars and galaxies form? Abraham Loeb Abraham Loeb starts from first principles, tracing the theoretical foundations of cosmology and carefully explaining the physics behind them. Topics include the gravitational growth of perturbations … OL16624346W
Galaxy formation and evolution Galaxy formation and evolution Houjun Mo "The rapidly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interface between astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics from these disciplines, all of which are needed to u… OL16918640W
Galaxies Galaxies Anne Welsbacher Presents a brief discussion of the properties of galaxies, including the Milky Way and others. OL1806763W
Galaxies and the universe Galaxies and the universe World Book, Inc "Introduction to Galaxies and the Universe, providing to primary and intermediate grade students, information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"… OL18960583W
Galaxy Galaxy James Geach "A compelling tour of the state-of-the-art science of extragalactic astronomy"--Front jacket flap. OL19992621W
Universo Universo Steve Setford,Ben Morgan,Antón Corriente Basús,Smiljka Surla,Jacqui Swan "Con unas imagenes digitales asombrosas, esta obra te desvela todos los secretos del universo: desde el big bang y los agujeros negros hasta los viajes espaciales" -- cover page. OL20047279W
The solar system The solar system Nancy Dickmann "We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, color… OL24442371W
Galaxies Galaxies Paul P. Sipiera Examines what a galaxy is, the different types that exist, their structures, and some facts learned from the study of galaxies. OL2697069W
Space atlas Space atlas Jame Trefil "Filled with lavish illustrations, this book is a grand tour of the universe. Three ever widening domains are presented--the planets, the stars, and the large scale universe itself--each including th… OL27305467W
Which way to the Milky Way? Which way to the Milky Way? Sidney Rosen Questions and answers introduce the Milky Way and other kinds of galaxies in the universe. OL3513086W
Deep millimeter surveys Deep millimeter surveys UMass/INAOE Conference (1st 2000 Amherst, Mass.) "The Conference on "Deep Millimeter Surveys: Implications for Galaxy Formation and Evolution" drew together the major international groups working on submillimeter and millimeter-wave galaxies to dis… OL5859554W
The galaxies The galaxies David J. Darling Explains what galaxies are, how they were formed, and the types of galaxies. OL59568W
The Visitor The Visitor Katherine Applegate Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens. And that she and her friends are the planet's only defense. OL8115238W
The Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium The Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium A. G. G. M. Tielens This work provides a comprehensive overview of our current theoretical and observational understanding of the interstellar medium of galaxies. With emphasis on the microscopic physical and chemical p… OL8324112W
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