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Extragalactic Astronomy

By Sérsic, J. L.

Extragalactic Astronomy Natural Sciences

Extragalactic Astronomy

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This book is an outgrowth of the notes made for the semester lectures on 'Problems of Extragalactic Astronomy' given almost annually during two decades at the Ob­ servatorio Astronomico of the Universidad de Cordoba. Shorter versions were also given at La Plata, Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Paraiba. E. Scalise made a Portuguese language version of the notes and encouraged me to publish them; although my friend J. Kleczek is to be blamed for the idea of this book. Not every subject on Extragalactic Astronomy has been touched in this book: instead I have followed those which interested me during 25 years of professional practice in this part of the world. I acknowledge helpful suggestions from M. Pastoriza and G. Carranza, the com­ prehension of Director L. Milone, and the collaboration of the staff of the Observa­ tory in Cordoba. R. Tschamler's humor and wit made light the task of producing the English version and M. Pizarro's devotedness produced the edited MS. To both of them I am in deep gratitude. "A book is published out of necessity, otherwise the author would spend his entire life polishing the originals" was the answer given by J. L. Borges to an inquisi­ tive journalist. These words explain why this book is so different from the lecture notes, and also from the book I was hoping for. I thank B. McCormac and the D. Reidel Publ. Co. for my salvation from Borges' inferno.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
266
Release Date:
1982-05-31
Publication Date:
1982-05-31
Publisher:
Springer Netherlands
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9027713219
ISBN13:
9789027713216
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
568 g
Height:
160 cm
Width:
241 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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