An Introduction to Active Galactic Nuclei Contributor(s): Peterson, Bradley M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521479118 ISBN-13: 9780521479110 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $75.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1997 Annotation: The study of AGN is one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary astronomy, involving one-fifth of all research astronomers. This textbook provides a systematic review of the observed properties of AGN across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, examines the underlying physics, and shows how the brightest AGN--quasars--can be used to probe the farthest reaches of the Universe. This timely textbook is a clear, comprehensive and self-contained introduction to active galactic nuclei (AGN)--for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in astronomy and physics. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
Dewey: 523.112 |
LCCN: 96026005 |
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.8" W x 9.64" (1.10 lbs) 256 pages |