Exploring the X-ray Universe / [electronic resource] Frederick D. Seward, Philip A. Charles. Seward, Frederick D., author. Charles, Philip A., author. X-ray astronomy QB472 .C46 2010 522/.6863 22 Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). Capturing the excitement and accomplishments of X-ray astronomy, this second edition now includes a broader range of astronomical phenomena and dramatic new results from the most powerful X-ray telescopes. Covering all areas of astronomical research, ranging from the smallest to the largest objects, from neutron stars to clusters of galaxies, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter starts with the basic aspects of the topic, explores the history of discoveries, and examines in detail modern observations and their significance. This new edition has been updated with results from the most recent space-based instruments, including ROSAT, BeppoSAX, ASCA, Chandra, and XMM. New chapters cover X-ray emission processes, the interstellar medium, the Solar System, and gamma-ray bursts. The text is supported by over 300 figures, with tables listing the properties of the sources, and more specialized technical points separated in boxes. 2010 Text 1 online resource (372 pages) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511781513 eng