Dust in the galactic environment
By: D.C.B. Whittet.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Series in astronomy and astrophysics
Publisher: IOP
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Bristol, UK; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 390
Subjects: Cosmic dust; Galaxies; Milky Way
Description: Dust is a ubiquitous feature of the cosmos, impinging directly or indirectly on most fields of modern astronomy and astrophysics. This book provides an overview of the subject, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and relevant literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 348-377) and index.