An Introduction to Active Galactic Nuclei

by Bradley M. Peterson

The study of AGN is one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary astronomy, involving one-fifth of all research astronomers. This textbook provides a systematic review of the observed properties of AGN across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, examines the underlying physics, and shows how the brightest AGN--quasars--can be used to probe the farthest reaches of the Universe. This timely textbook is a clear, comprehensive and self-contained introduction to active galactic nuclei (AGN)--for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in astronomy and physics.

Genres: Astronomy, Textbooks, Science

254 pages, Hardcover

First published February 13, 1997

Reviews

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is quite a nice primer on AGN. It's written at a level above undergrad but below most graduate texts, which makes it eminently readable.