The Andromeda Galaxy / Edition 1

by Paul Hodge

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792316541
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	06/30/1992
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library , #176
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

1. Early History.- 2. Discovery of its Galaxian Nature.- 3. Modern History.- 4. Optical Structure.- 5. The Neutral Hydrogen Content.- 6. Radio Continuum Radiation.- 7. Rotation.- 8. Dynamics and Mass.- 9. Globular Clusters.- 10. OB Associations.- 11. Open Clusters.- 12. Dust.- 13. Variable Stars and Novae.- 14. HII Regions and Supernova Remnants.- 15. Planetary Nebulae.- 16. Molecules.- 17. X-Ray Sources.- 18. Stars and Stellar Populations.- 19. A Comparison of M31 with the Milky Way.- 20. Annotated Bibliography, 1885–1950.- References.

Editorial 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

From the Publisher

The Andromeda Galaxy is attractive to astronomers because it is close to Earth, about the size of our galaxy, provides some intriguing observational puzzles because the galaxy is nearly edge-on, and many objects are sufficiently bright to be studied in detail. Many aspects of Andromeda are covered, including discovery and early history, optical structure, neutral hydrogen content, radio continuum radiation, rotation, dynamics and mass, and dust. An annotated bibliography covering the period from 1885 to 1950 is included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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