Warped Disks and Inclined Rings around Galaxies

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Warped Disks and Inclined Rings around Galaxies
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Stefano Casertano
Edited by Penny D. Sackett
Edited by Franklin H. Briggs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:312
Dimensions(mm): Height 243,Width 168
Category/GenreGalaxies and stars
ISBN/Barcode 9780521031639
ClassificationsDewey:523.112
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 November 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Most galaxies are in clusters, where tidal interactions are not uncommon. Tidal and dynamical interaction in galaxies are of importance in studying evolution. A large amount of data has been collected on dust-lane ellipticals, polar ring galaxies, spirals with extended warps, and galaxies with inclined HI rings or unusual 'tails'. This book is a record of a meeting which was held at the University of Pittsburgh. It provided an informal, yet focused environment for the interaction of astronomers who have addressed these questions with a wide variety of skills, techniques and points of view.

Reviews

"The papers, intended for graduate students and professional astronomers, are unusually well written. The reader will be grateful that the book is well indexed and will also appreciate the transcription of the workshop's wrap-up discussion." Science Books & Films