Our Universe: the Thrill of Extragalactic Explorations as Told by Leading Experts. (Books: a selection of new and notable books of scientific interest).
ALAN S. STERN
Nine distinguished astrophysicists An astrophysicist is a person who professionally studies and conducts research in astrophysics. Famous astrophysicists
- Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén (Sweden, 1908 – 1995)
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (India, USA, 1910 – 1995)
escort readers to the depths of
the universe and the forefront of the quest to determine where we came
from and what the universe consists of. Among the essays in this
collection are those of Doug DOUG Dumb Old Utility Guy Richstone, who examines the nature of black
holes; Esther Hu, who reveals how we seek the most distant galaxies This is a list of notable galaxies. - Abell 1835 IR1916
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- Andromeda Galaxy (M31/NGC 224)
- Andromeda I
- Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/NGC 4039)
- Aquarius Dwarf
- Black Eye Galaxy (M64/NGC 4826)
- Bode's Galaxy (M81/NGC 3031)
; and
Buhdan Pacznski, who details the phenomenon of gamma-ray bursts gamma-ray burst
n.
A short-lived, localized, and intense burst of gamma radiation that originates outside the solar system from an unknown source. . Each
author also provides a personal perspective on how and why he or she
does research. Cambridge U Pr, 2001, 152 p., color/b&w
photos/illus., paperback, $21.00.
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