Highlights Of Astronomy

Author : Derek McNally
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400909772
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy written by Derek McNally and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the customary practice to report the major events of a General Assembly -the Invited Discourses, Joint Discussions and Joint Commission Meetings in Highlights of Astronomy. Vol. 8 reports the highlights of the XXth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union, 1988 August 2-11, Baltimore, USA. The present volume contains the 3 Invited Discourses and papers presented at 7 Joint Discussion Meetings and 6 Joint Commission Meetings. Two Joint Commission Meetings will be reported elsewhere -JCM5 Spectroscopy of Individual Stars in Globular Clusters and the Early Chemical Evolution of our Galaxy (in summary only here, published by the Imprimerie de l'Observatoire de Paris) and JCM7 Star Clusters in the Magellanic Clouds (see Transactions of the IAU, Vol.XXB, report of Commission 37). I am most grateful to the authors of the invited discourses R.M. West and V.I. Moroz, M. Schmidt and M. Rees for sending me the manuscripts so promptly. I am also indebted to the Chairmen of the Joint Discussion and Joint Commission Meetings for their organisation of the meetings and for the assembly of their material for publication. Unfortunately the deadline for receipt of manuscripts coincided with an extended postal strike in France which seriously hindered the preparation of the volume for publication.

Author : Jacqueline Bergeron
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401128286
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Bergeron and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1967. the most prominent events of a General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union are published in a separate volume. The Highlights of Astronomy (volume 9) report on the major scientific presentations made at the XXIst General Assembly July 23-August 1. 1991. Buenos Aires. Argentina. The present volume contains the texts of the three invited Di scourses and of the papers presented duri ng seven Joi nt Discussion Meetings and eight Joint Commission Meetings. The invited Discourses were arranged by the IAU Executive Committee and the Joint Discourses and Commission Meetings by the respective chairpersons. The overall responsability of the General Assembly was carried out by the IAU General Secretary (19B8-1991). Dr. D. McNally. I am indebted to the authors of the invited Di scourses. to the organi zers and editors of the scientific sessions for having provided me with all the material for publication in due time. I want to particularly acknowledge the case with which Dr. J.H. Hughes. who unfortunately died a few days ago from cancer. prepared and checked unti 1 the 1 ast few weeks the report on the new IAU Reference System. This report itself concludes long and difficult discussions among IAU members that he led in a wise and clear sighted manner.

Author : G. Contopoulos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401022119
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy written by G. Contopoulos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 1973 marked the highest peak of IAU activity up to now. Besides the Gen eral Assembly in Sydney, and the Extraordinary General Assembly in Poland, there were held eleven IAU Symposia and one Colloquium. Several IAU Publications cover this activity. The Proceedings of the Symposia are published in separate Volumes, while the Transactions of the General Assembly and of the Extraordinary General Assembly contain short reports of the Commission meetings, the administrative sessions, and the opening ceremonies. The present Volume covers some of the scientific Highlights of the General As sembly and of the Extraordinary General Assembly. It contains five Invited Dis courses given in Sydney and Poland, some selected papers, and the Joint Discussions at the General Assembly of Sydney. Of course, there were many more papers of special interest presented in Sydney that could not be included in this Volume. Their titles can be seen in the reports of the various Commissions. It is regrettable that the Invited Discourses of C. H. Townes (Interstellar Molecules) and F. J. Low (Infrared Astronomy) were not submitted for publication. Also only five papers or abstracts of the Joint Discussion on the 'Origins of the Moon and Satellites' have been available. Despite these minor shortcomings, I believe that the present Volume is faithful to its title: it gives a substantial part of the Highlights of Astronomy in 1973.

Author : Karel van der Hucht
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521896832
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy: Volume 14 written by Karel van der Hucht and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-01-21 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recording the proceedings of the IAU XXVI General Assembly, this volume of the IAU Highlights of Astronomy covers virtually all aspects of modern astrophysics as discussed by 2400 participants from 73 countries. Notably, the common aspects of astrophysical phenomena known to exist in widely differing interstellar environments is thoroughly examined, providing fertile cross correlation from one specialisation to another. This text highlights the importance of the triennial IAU General Assemblies in bringing together the work of observers and theoreticians in widely different fields, but working towards a common goal: understanding the physics of the Universe. Together with the Proceedings of the IAU Symposia 235-240, this volume examines all of the astrophysics presented at the General Assembly.

Author : Johannes Andersen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780792353423
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 11A written by Johannes Andersen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-01-31 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1967, the main scientific events of the General Assemblies of the International Astronomical Union have been published in the separate series, Highlights of Astronomy. The present Volume 11 presents the major scientific presentations made at the XXIIIrd General Assembly, August 18-30, 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The two volumes (11A + B) contain the text of the three Invited Discourses as well as the proceedings or extended summaries of the 21 Joint Discussions and two Special Sessions held during the General Assembly.

Author : Johannes Andersen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401147787
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy Volume 11B written by Johannes Andersen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1967, the main scientific events of the General Assemblies of the International Astronomical Union have been published in the separate series, Highlights of Astronomy. The present Volume 11 presents the major scientific presentations made at the XXIIIrd General Assembly, August 18-30, 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The two volumes (11A+B) contain the texts of the three Invited Discourses as well as the proceedings or extended summaries of the 21 Joint Discussions and two Special Sessions held during the General Assembly.

Author : Jamie Wilkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781554078127
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book 300 Astronomical Objects written by Jamie Wilkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 300 Astronomical Objects is a handy and comprehensive reference to the most interesting celestial objects. It takes readers on a photographic tour through the galaxy, from its solar core to its outer limits, stopping to view all the highlights and give the very latest data about the universe. Convenient sidebars with each entry provide up-to-date facts and figures on every object, including mass, magnitude, density, radius, rotation period, and surface and core temperatures. An annotated cross-section of the object enhances this information, and a full-colour photograph brings the object to life. Additional spreads bring together and explain related objects and phenomena. For example, the corresponding pages for the sun include solar power, sunspots and solar flares. Others examples include: * Mercury and its surface * The asteroid belt and 433 Eros * Jupiter and its moons, including Io, Europa and Callista * Uranus and its rings and moons, including Ariel and Titania * Outer belts and comets, such as Halley's comet, and the Deep Impact mission * Space telescopes, including the International Space Station. * 300 Astronomical Objects is a beautiful and handy reference for the amateur astronomer. AUTHOR: Jamie Wilkins has a degree in astrophysics from Cambridge University. Robert Dunn has a degree in natural sciences, specializing in physics, from Cambridge University, where he is a researcher at the Institute of Astronomy. REVIEWS: Praise for the hardcover edition: Best Books 2007, Junior High and Young Adults, Astronomy "Simply put, this book is a real gem." -- Science Books and Films "A glorious vision of the universe." -- American Reference Books Annual ILLUSTRATIONS 300 + colour illustrations, photos, sidebars and resources *

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Download or read book Highlights of astronomy written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sir Fred Hoyle
Publisher : W.H. Freeman
ISBN 13 : 9780716703556
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Highlights in Astronomy written by Sir Fred Hoyle and published by W.H. Freeman. This book was released on 1975 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : International Astronomical Union
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 760 pages
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Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy written by International Astronomical Union and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 1- contain papers, etc., from 13th- General Assembly.