Stellar candles for the extragalactic distance scale
By: D. Alloin, W. Gieren (eds.).
Contributors: Alloin, D. M. 1944-; Gieren, W. 1947-
Series: Lecture notes in physics,; 635
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Extragalactic distances -- Measurement -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses.
Description: This volume reviews the current status with respect to both theory and observation of the extragalactic distance scale. A sufficient accuracy is required both for a precise determination of the cosmological parameters and also in order to achieve a better understanding of physical processes in extragalactic systems. The "standard candles", used to set up the extragalactic distance scale, reviewed in this book include cepheid variables, RR Lyrae variables, novae, Type Ia and Type II supernovae as well as globular clusters and planetary nebulae.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.