Physics of the Galaxy and Interstellar Matter
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-17315-1 (ISBN)
1. Introductory Survey.- 1.1 The Stellar System.- 1.2 Interstellar Matter.- 1.3 Dynamics and Evolution.- 2. Positions, Motions and Distances of the Stars - Concepts and Methods.- 2.1 Positions and Motions.- 2.2 Distances.- 3. Structure and Kinematics of the Stellar System.- 3.1 Apparent Distribution of the Stars.- 3.2 The Local Galactic Star Field.- 3.3 Large Scale Distribution of the Stars.- 3.4 Large Scale Motion of the Stars.- 3.5 General Summary, Stellar Populations.- 4. Interstellar Phenomena.- 4.1 The Generally Distributed Medium.- 4.2 Interstellar Clouds.- 5. Physics of the Interstellar Matter.- 5.1 Radiation in the Interstellar Gas.- 5.2 State of the Interstellar Gas.- 5.3 The Interstellar Dust Grains.- 5.4 Distribution and Motion of the Interstellar Matter.- 6. Dynamics of the Galaxy.- 6.1 Stellar Dynamics.- 6.2 Gravitational Theory of the Spiral Structure.- 6.3 Dynamics of the Interstellar Gas.- A. Fundamental Formulae for the Transformation of Astronomical Coordinates.- B. Energy States and Transitions of Molecules.- C. Charts for the Graphical Determination of Approximate Galactic Coordinates.- D. Excitation and Ionisation in the Thermo dynamical Equilibrium.- Astronomical and Physical Constants.- Latin Names of Constellations.- References.- Supplementary and Advanced Literature.- Sources of Tables.- Sources of Figures.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 11.7.1988 |
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Reihe/Serie | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |
Übersetzer | Arthur H. Armstrong |
Zusatzinfo | XI, 492 p. 41 illus. |
Verlagsort | Berlin |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 170 x 244 mm |
Gewicht | 845 g |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik |
Schlagworte | Astronomy • Galaxies • Gravitation • Gravity • Interstellar Matter • milky way • Population • Star |
ISBN-10 | 3-540-17315-3 / 3540173153 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-540-17315-1 / 9783540173151 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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