Title Galaxies of the local group Author(s) Sidney van den Bergh Publication Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University Press, 2000. Description xiv, 328p. Series (Cambridge astrophysics series) Abstract Note The Local Group is a small cluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. At least half of all galaxies in the Universe are thought to belong to similar groups. This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive synthesis of what is known about the Local Group. It begins with a summary of each member galaxy, as well as those galaxies previously regarded as possible members. The book examines the mass, stability and evolution of the Local Group as a whole and includes many important previously unpublished results and conclusions. With clarity, Professor van den Bergh provides a masterful summary of all that is known about the galaxies of the Local Group and their evolution, and expertly places this knowledge in the wider context of on-going studies of galaxy formation and evolution, the cosmic distance scale, and the conditions in the early Universe. ISBN,Price 0-521-65181-6(EB) Classification 520.74 Keyword(s) 1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. EXTRA GALACTIC AS 4. EXTRA GALACTIC ASTRONOMY 5. GALAXY - LOCAL GROUP 6. LOCAL GROUP 7. MAGELLANIC CLOUD Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Click here for online book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 016488   520.74/BER/016488  On Shelf     OB0124   520.74/BER/OB0124  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information