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The Andromeda Galaxy

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 176)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Early History

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 1-12
  3. Discovery of its Galaxian Nature

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 13-22
  4. Modern History

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 23-32
  5. Optical Structure

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 33-52
  6. The Neutral Hydrogen Content

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 53-70
  7. Radio Continuum Radiation

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 71-86
  8. Rotation

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 87-106
  9. Dynamics and Mass

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 107-123
  10. Globular Clusters

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 124-144
  11. OB Associations

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 145-162
  12. Open Clusters

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 163-182
  13. Dust

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 183-205
  14. Variable Stars and Novae

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 206-227
  15. H II Regions and Supernova Remnants

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 228-243
  16. Planetary Nebulae

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 244-256
  17. Molecules

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 257-269
  18. X-Ray Sources

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 270-282
  19. Stars and Stellar Populations

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 283-313
  20. A Comparison of M31 with the Milky Way

    • Paul Hodge
    Pages 314-320

About this book

The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is an attractive galaxy for astronomers. It is close to us, it is of about the size of our galaxy, it provides some intriguing observational puzzles because the galaxy is nearly edge-on, and many objects can be studied in detail, because they are still sufficiently bright.
With the current developments in instrumentation with which increasingly detailed studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made, this book provides a solid foundation for the start of new observations.
This book is a mine of information about M31. It can be used as a reference by insiders, and at the same time it provides easy access for newcomers to the field.

Reviews

'Hodge has written a superb review of this galaxy, starting with the history of its early...This a very readable monograph "a tour de force" and is well illustrated and referenced.' New Scientist May 1993

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Astronomy, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

    Paul Hodge

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Andromeda Galaxy

  • Authors: Paul Hodge

  • Series Title: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8056-4

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 1992

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-1654-1Published: 30 June 1992

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-4139-5Published: 07 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-015-8056-4Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0067-0057

  • Series E-ISSN: 2214-7985

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 358

  • Topics: Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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