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Mapping the Galaxy and Nearby Galaxies

This is a proceedings book of the symposium "Mapping the Galaxy and Nearby Galaxies" held on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, on June 25 – 30, 2006. The symposium focused on mapping the interstellar media and other components in galaxies. Latest results of the following main topics are pre...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wada, Keiichi (Editor), Combes, Francoise (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
Series:Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings
Subjects:
Astronomy / Observations
Astronomy, Cosmology And Space Sciences
Astronomy, Observations And Techniques
Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This is a proceedings book of the symposium "Mapping the Galaxy and Nearby Galaxies" held on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, on June 25 – 30, 2006. The symposium focused on mapping the interstellar media and other components in galaxies. Latest results of the following main topics are presented in the volume: Our Galaxy -- mass distribution, local ISM, supermassive black holes and their environments Central part of nearby galaxies -- ISM around starbursts, fueling mechanisms Nearby Galaxies -- molecular gas and star formation, gas dynamics Galactic environment and evolution -- formation of our Galaxy, origin of supermassive black holes The nature of the Dark Matter component -- effects on the internal structures of galaxies
Physical Description:XII, 400 p. 103 illus online resource
ISBN:9780387727684

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