Astrochemistry of Cosmic Phenomena - (International Astronomical Union Symposia) by International Astronomical Union (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Preface. Basic Studies. Early Universe. External Galaxies. Diffuse, Translucent and High-Latitude Clouds. Quiescent Clouds and Regions of Star Formation. Chemistry of Interface Regions. Near Stellar Environments. Solar System. Index.

Review Quotes

The book is bursting with ideas. ... The territory covered ... is immense. ... There is something here to interest most professional astronomers, and the large number of review papers ensures that the material is accessible to non-experts. ... The presentation of the proceedings is exemplary. ... The individual contributions ... have been carefully edited and integrated into a balanced and subtle account which shows all the virtues of the chemists' approach. ... The Editor has taken great pains over the indexing, and as a result the book is a delight to use. ... The book is self-recommending to those working in the field or in related areas, but I would also recommend it to astronomers and astrophysicists with more general interests, who cannot fail to be stimulated by it.' The Observatory, 113: 1115 Without any doubt this book is a gold mine for scientists actively working in astrochemistry.' Space Science Reviews, 69: 3/4