Clusters of galaxies are the largest and most massive collapsed systems in the Universe. In addition to containing thousands of galaxies, these systems contain large amounts of hot, X-ray-emitting gas and dark matter. This volume contains a series of review papers on this exciting and important astronomical topic by international leaders in the field. The work is appropriate as an introduction for physics and astronomy graduate students as well as a reference source for professionals. | Clusters of Galaxies: Volume 3 Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series by John S. Mulchaey, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters