Books on Galaxies @SAU Library
Galaxies in Turmoil by Call Number: QB858.3 .K48 2007ISBN: 9781846286704Publication Date: 2007-06-26
Our Place in the Universe by Call Number: QB981 .G585 2007ISBN: 9789812700681Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy by Call Number: QB843.B55 S26 2014ISBN: 9781107039186Publication Date: 2013-11-25
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A Spectacular Image to Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy: A face-on spiral galaxy about 22 million light years from Earth.
Creator/Photographer: Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Explore Galaxies
- Animations & Video: Normal Galaxies & Starburst GalaxiesProvided by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, you can take a tour of galaxies.
- CfA Research: GalaxiesContains information on galaxies. Provided by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
- Groups & Clusters of GalaxiesProvided by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory the information focuses clusters of galaxies.
- Normal Galaxies & Starburst GalaxiesProvided by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory the information focuses on the Milky Way, Normal and Starburst Galaxies.
- Royal Museums Greenwich: GalaxiesRoyal Museums Greenwich comprises four sites: the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the Queen's House and Cutty Sark. Together these constitute one museum working to illustrate for everyone the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars and their relationship with people.
- University of Leicester: GalaxiesInformation is provided as text, images, and related links regarding galaxies.