The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of Galaxies

Galaxies - the Milky Way's siblings - offer a surprising variety of forms and colours. Displaying symmetrical spiral arms, glowing red nebulae or diffuse halos, even the image of a galaxy can reveal much about its construction. All galaxies consist of gas, dust and stars, but the effects of gravity, dark matter and the interaction of star formation and stellar explosions all influence their appearances. This volume showcases more than 250 of the most beautiful galaxies within an amateur's reach and uses them to explain current astrophysical research. It features fantastic photographs, unique insights into our knowledge, tips on astrophotography and essential facts and figures based on the latest science. From the Andromeda Galaxy to galaxy clusters and gravitational lenses, the nature of galaxies is revealed through these stunning amateur photographs. This well illustrated reference atlas deserves a place on the bookshelves of astronomical imagers, observers and armchair enthusiasts.

ISBN:	9781107189485
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	07 Sep 2017
DEWEY:	523.112
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	vii, 344
Weight:	1346g
Height:	282mm
Width:	239mm
Spine width:	21mm

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