Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Active galaxies
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Active galaxies educational unit
Author: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Conducting Astronomy Education Research
Author: Janelle M. BaileyPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429264098
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Tim Slater and Roger Freedman have worked to improve astronomy and overall science education for many years. Now, they’ve partnered to create a new textbook, a re-envisioning of the course, focused on conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning. Investigating Astronomy: A Conceptual Approach to the Universe is a brief, 15-chapter text that employs a variety of activities and experiences to encourage students to think like a scientist.
Active Galaxies
Author: Open University Course TeamPublisher:
ISBN: 9780749297664
Category : Galaxies
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
This book explores the physical processes which occur within active galaxies and explains various emission mechanisms which operate in different physical regions of these systems and presents evidence for unification schemes of their various subclasses.Please note that activities in this book involve readings from the textbook, Active Galactic Nuclei, by Peterson, published by Cambridge University Press, and also include activities on the web, spreadsheet calculations and activities from the CD ROM Blocks 1-4 Image Archive.
Active Galactic Nuclei
Author: John Edward DysonPublisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719010972
Category : Active galactic nuclei
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Galaxies & The Universe: An Introduction to the Universe Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene HomerPublisher: Classroom Complete Press
ISBN: 1771677066
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
**This is the chapter slice "An Introduction to the Universe" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1452
Book Description
Active Galactic Nuclei
Author: Julian H. KrolikPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691227470
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive treatment of active galactic nuclei--the cosmic powerhouses at the core of many distant galaxies. The term active galactic nuclei refers to quasars, radio galaxies, Seyfert galaxies, blazars, and related objects, all of which are believed to share a similar central engine--a supermassive black hole many times the mass of the Sun. Astrophysicists have studied these phenomena for the past several decades and have begun to develop a consensus about many of their properties and internal mechanisms. Julian Krolik, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, sums up leading ideas from across the entire range of research, making this book an invaluable resource for astronomers, physicists interested in applications of the theory of gravitation, and graduate students. Krolik begins by addressing basic questions about active galactic nuclei: What are they? How can they be found? How do they evolve? He assesses the evidence for massive black holes and considers how they generate power by accretion. He discusses X-ray and g-ray emission, radio emission and jets, emission and absorption lines, anisotropic appearance, and the relationship between an active nucleus and its host galaxy. He explores the mysteries of what ignites, fuels, and extinguishes active galactic nuclei, and concludes with a general review of where the field now stands. The book is unique in paying careful attention to relevant physics as well as astronomy, reflecting in part the importance of general relativity to understanding active galactic nuclei. Clear, authoritative, and detailed, this is crucial reading for anyone interested in one of the most dynamic areas of astrophysics today.
Gravity's Fatal Attraction
Author: Mitchell BegelmanPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316139468
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Richly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground and in space, and computer simulations, this book shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses our current understanding of their role in cosmic evolution. This second edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade, including definitive proof of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way, evidence that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating, and the new appreciation of the connection between black holes and galaxy formation. There are entirely new chapters on gamma-ray bursts and cosmic feedback. Begelman and Rees blend theoretical arguments with observational results to demonstrate how both approaches contributed to this subject. Clear illustrations and photographs reveal the strange and amazing workings of our universe. The engaging style makes this book suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, amateur astronomers, and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.
Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309183073
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In preparing the report, Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium , the AASC made use of a series of panel reports that address various aspects of ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics. These reports provide in-depth technical detail. Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium: An Overview summarizes the science goals and recommended initiatives in a short, richly illustrated, non-technical booklet.