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The Local Group as an Astrophysical Laboratory: Proceedings of the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland May 5-8, ... Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series)

By Mario Livio , Thomas M. Brown

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2006
ISBN
0521847591, 9780521847599
LCC
QB460 .S65 2006
Open Library ID
OL22650642M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (8937059 bytes)
Pages
238\238
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

Description

The Local Group of galaxies consists of the Milky Way and all of its neighbors. The proximity of these galaxies allows for detailed studies of the processes that have led to their formation, structures, and evolution. In particular, studies of the Local Group can test predictions of structure formation that are based on dark energy and cold dark matter. This book presents a collection of review papers, written by world experts, on some of the most important aspects of Local Group Astrophysics. It is an invaluable resource for both professional researchers and graduate students in this cutting-edge area of research.

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