Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings

Koribalski, Bärbel Silvia; Jerjen, H.

Studies of Nearby Galaxies are currently the focus of many observations and numerical simulations. This book presents an overview of the galaxies within the Local Volume (D < 10 Mpc), including the Local Group (D < 1 Mpc) and our closest neighbours, the Andromeda Galaxy and the Magellanic Clouds. Presented are the latest results from radio, infrared and optical surveys as well as detailed multi-wavelength studies of individual galaxies. Accurate distances are now available for the majority of Local Volume galaxies providing a true 3-dimensional view of their distribution and flow pattern as well as their star formation.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2008-09-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781402069321

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-6933-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 360