From the Realm of the Nebulae to Populations of Galaxies : Dialogues on a Century of Research (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)

D'Onofrio, Mauro (EDT)/ Rampazzo, Roberto (EDT)/ Zaggia, Simone (EDT)

Springer International Publishing AG（2016/08発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 785 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783319310046
• DDC分類 523.01

Full Description

In order to outline possible future directions in galaxy research, this book wants to be a short stopover, a moment of self-reflection of the past century of achievements in this area.

Since the pioneering years of galaxy research in the early 20th century, the research on galaxies has seen a relentless advance directly connected to the parallel exponential growth of new technologies. 

Through a series of interviews with distinguished astronomers the editors provide a snapshot of the achievements obtained in understanding galaxies. While many initial questions about their nature have been addressed, many are still open and require new efforts to achieve a solution. The discussions may reveal paradigms worthwhile revisiting. With the help of some of those scientists who have contributed to it, the editors sketch the history of this scientific journey and ask them for inspirations for future directions of galaxy research.

Contents

The Milky Way and the Local Group.- The manifold observations of galaxies.- The new boundary of the galaxy concept.- How do galaxies form and evolve?.- I did it my way!.- What lacks? Challenges in galaxy investigation.- Concluding remarks by the Editors.