The structure and content of molecular clouds
Subtitle: 25 years of molecular radioastronomy : proceedings of a conference held at Schloss Ringberg, Tegernsee, Germany, 14-16 April 1993
By: T.L. Wilson, K.J. Johnston, eds.
Contributors: Wilson, T. L. 1942-; Johnston, K. J. 1941-
Series: Lecture notes in physics ;; 439
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: Molecular clouds -- Congresses.; Radio astronomy -- Congresses.
Description: This book contains the proceedings of a workshop held in Schloß Ringberg to assess developments in molecular cloud research over the last 25 years, and to discuss trends for future research in the field of molecular line astronomy. The topics include the morphology, formation, and lifetimes of molecular clouds, and their relation to star formation. Also, the chemical and isotopic content of these clouds is reviewed, and comparisons with molecular clouds in external galaxies are made. This rather complete survey of this important field of research addresses researchers in astronomy and students alike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.