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The interstellar medium in galaxies - An overviewRecent observational developments on the subject of the interstellar medium in galaxies are summarized, with emphasis placed on global properties. The properties and distribution of the ISM in the solar neighborhood and in the Galactic plane are examined and a number of results from the most important observational probes (HI, CO, and infrared) are described. A recent development is the observation of the ISM in galaxies of all morphological types, early to late. These developments are summarized and the properties of different types of galaxies are compared to one another. The origin of radio galaxies, the effect of environment, and the prospects for direct observations of ISM evolution in galaxies are discussed.
Document ID
19910071304
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Knapp, G. R.
(Princeton University Observatory, NJ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
91A55927
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF AST-86-02698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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