Island universes structure and evolution of disk galaxies /
This book contains an up-to-date review of the structure and evolution of disk galaxies from both the observational and theoretical point of view. The book is the proceedings of the "Island Universes" conference held at the island of Terschelling, The Netherlands in July 2005, which attrac...
| Other Authors: | Jong, Roelof Sybe de, 1965-, SpringerLink (Online Service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer,
2007.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xxiv, 581 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series: |
Astrophysics and space science proceedings ;
v. 3. |
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| Summary: |
This book contains an up-to-date review of the structure and evolution of disk galaxies from both the observational and theoretical point of view. The book is the proceedings of the "Island Universes" conference held at the island of Terschelling, The Netherlands in July 2005, which attracted about 130 experts and students in the field. The conference was organized as a tribute to Dr. Piet C. van der Kruit for receiving the honorary Jacobus C. Kapteyn Professorship in Astronomy. The eight topical themes discussed at the meeting are reflected in these proceedings: 1) Properties of Stellar Disks, 2) Kinematics and Dynamics of Disk Galaxies, 3) Bars, Spiral Structure, and Secular Evolution in Disk Galaxies, 4) The Outskirts and Environment of Disk Galaxies, 5) Interstellar Matter, 6) (Evolution of) Star Formation in Galactic Disks, 7) Disk Galaxies through Cosmic Time, and 8) Formation Models of Disk Galaxies. These proceedings are concluded with a conference summary reflecting on the most significant recent progress and outstanding problems. This volume is unique in that it brings together such a broad range of aspects of disk galaxies: structure and dynamics, the latest multi-wavelength surveys, low- and high redshift observations, theory and observations. This book is addressed to professional astronomers and their students. |
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| Item Description: |
"The conference was organized as a tribute to Dr. Piet C. van der Kruit for receiving the honorary Jacobus C. Kapteyn Professorship in Astronomy."--Page 4 of cover. "The Island Universe: Structure and Evolution of Disk Galaxies conference was held on the island of Terschelling from 3-8 July, 2005"--Preface. Includes bibliographical references and index. Properties of Stellar Disks -- Kinematics and Dynamics of Disk Galaxies -- Bars, Spiral Structure, and Secular Evolution in Disk Galaxies -- The Outskirts and Environment of Disk Galaxies -- Interstellar Matter -- (Evolution of) Star Formation in Galactic Disks -- Disk Galaxies through Cosmic Time -- Formation Models of Disk Galaxies -- Conference Summary. This book contains an up-to-date review of the structure and evolution of disk galaxies from both the observational and theoretical point of view. The book is the proceedings of the "Island Universes" conference held at the island of Terschelling, The Netherlands in July 2005, which attracted about 130 experts and students in the field. The conference was organized as a tribute to Dr. Piet C. van der Kruit for receiving the honorary Jacobus C. Kapteyn Professorship in Astronomy. The eight topical themes discussed at the meeting are reflected in these proceedings: 1) Properties of Stellar Disks, 2) Kinematics and Dynamics of Disk Galaxies, 3) Bars, Spiral Structure, and Secular Evolution in Disk Galaxies, 4) The Outskirts and Environment of Disk Galaxies, 5) Interstellar Matter, 6) (Evolution of) Star Formation in Galactic Disks, 7) Disk Galaxies through Cosmic Time, and 8) Formation Models of Disk Galaxies. These proceedings are concluded with a conference summary reflecting on the most significant recent progress and outstanding problems. This volume is unique in that it brings together such a broad range of aspects of disk galaxies: structure and dynamics, the latest multi-wavelength surveys, low- and high redshift observations, theory and observations. This book is addressed to professional astronomers and their students. University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xxiv, 581 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781402055737 1402055730 1402055722 9781402055720 9786610901982 6610901988 |
| ISSN: |
1570-6591 ; |
| Access: |
University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |