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Lighthouses of the Universe: The Most Luminous Celestial Objects and Their Use for Cosmology: Proceedings of the MPA/ESO/MPE/USM Joint Astronomy … 6-10 August 2001 (ESO Astrophysics Symposia)

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Explore the cosmos with ‘Lighthouses of the Universe,’ a definitive guide to the universe’s most luminous celestial objects. Delve into the nature of supermassive black holes, ultraluminous galaxies, and gamma-ray bursts. Leading astronomers reveal essential physical mechanisms, discuss formation and evolution, and highlight their crucial role in cosmology. Discover how these objects serve as probes of the intergalactic medium and tools to study the early universe. Featuring cutting-edge research from observatories like Chandra, XMM-Newton, HST, and VLT, this book is essential for astrophysicists and astronomy enthusiasts seeking to understand the universe’s brightest phenomena and their cosmological significance. A must-have for your ‘The bookish owl’ collection.

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Description

  • ISBN-10: 354043769X
  • ISBN-13: 978-3540437697
  • Edition: 2002nd
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • Publication date: 6 August 2002
  • Part of series: ESO Astrophysics Symposia
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 16.66 x 2.74 x 23.98 cm
  • Print length: 618 pages