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Cambridge University Press Warped Disks and Inclined Rings Around Galaxies (HB) by S Casertano And P Sackett And F Briggs
Most Galaxies Are In Clusters, Where Tidal Interactions Are Not Uncommon. Tidal And Dynamical Interaction In Galaxies Are Of Importance In Studying Evolution. A Large Amount Of Data Has Been Collected On Dust-Lane Ellipticals, Polar Ring Galaxies, Spirals With Extended Warps, And Galaxies With Inclined Hi Rings Or Unusual 'Tails'. This Book Is A Record Of A Meeting Which Was Held At The University Of Pittsburgh. It Provided An Informal, Yet Focused Environment For The Interaction Of Astronomers Who Have Addressed These Questions With A Wide Variety Of Skills, Techniques And Points Of View.