Highlights Of Astronomy Volume 14

Author : Karel van der Hucht
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521896835

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Highlights of Astronomy: Volume 14 by Karel van der Hucht Pdf

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
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792355563

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Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 11B by Johannes Andersen Pdf

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 : Karel A. van der Hucht
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521856051

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Reports on Astronomy 2006-2009 (IAU XXVIIA) by Karel A. van der Hucht Pdf

The Transactions XXVIIA Reports on Astronomy 2006-2009 provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years 2006 to 2009. These insightful and up-to-date reviews have been written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies: the Divisions, the Commissions, and the Working Groups. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary sciences; stars; variable stars; interstellar matter; the Galactic system; galaxies and the Universe; optical and infrared techniques; radio astronomy; space and high-energy astrophysics; and other IAU activities. The reviews have been written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same fields, but will also be useful for students and researchers wishing to gain an overview of astronomical fields beyond their own research area.

Author : Ian F. Corbett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521768314

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Proceedings of the Twenty Seventh General Assembly Rio de Janeiro 2009 by Ian F. Corbett Pdf

A complete record of the formal organisational and administrative proceedings of the XXVII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union.

Author : S. Böhme,U. Esser,H. Hefele,I. Heinrich,W. Hofmann,D. Krahn,V. R. Matas,L. D. Schmadel,G. Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123829

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Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts by S. Böhme,U. Esser,H. Hefele,I. Heinrich,W. Hofmann,D. Krahn,V. R. Matas,L. D. Schmadel,G. Zech Pdf

From the reviews: Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969 and it has already become one of the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and neighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. ... The abstracts are classified under more than hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world." Space Science Reviews #1 "Dividing the whole field plus related subjects into 108 categories, each work is numbered and most are accompanied by brief abstracts. Fairly comprehensive cross-referencing links relevant papers to more than one category, and exhaustive author and subject indices are to be found at the back, making the catalogues easy to use. The series appears to be so complete in its coverage and always less than a year out of date that I shall certainly have to make a little more space on those shelves for future volumes." The Observatory Magazine #1

Author : Minn ) Carleton College (Northfield
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020462035

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Popular Astronomy; Volume 14 by Minn ) Carleton College (Northfield Pdf

Popular Astronomy is a comprehensive guide to the stars and other celestial bodies. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of astronomy, the solar system, and the stars themselves. The book is accessible to readers of all levels and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : International Astronomical Union. General Assembly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 052185606X

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Proceedings of the Twenty Sixth General Assembly Prague 2006 by International Astronomical Union. General Assembly Pdf

IAU Transactions XXVIB contains the Proceedings of the IAU XXVII General Assembly held in Prague, 14-25 August 2006, hosting a total of 2412 participants from 73 countries. The Assembly featured a rich scientific program, comprising 6 Symposia, 17 Joint Discussions and 7 Special Sessions. During the program about 650 papers were presented and more than 1550 posters displayed. The Proceedings of the 6 Symposia have been published in the Proceedings of the IAU Symposia Series, and the proceedings of the Joint Discussions and Special Sessions feature in IAU Highlights of Astronomy, 14. Together with those 7 volumes, these Transactions cover the entire General Assembly. In addition to the scientific program, the XXVI General Assembly hosted the regular Business Meetings of the EC, the 12 Divisions, 40 Commissions and 75 Working Groups. This volume records the organizational and administrative business of the XXVI General Assembly and the status of the IAU membership.

Author : Jacqueline Bergeron
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401128285

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Highlights of Astronomy by Jacqueline Bergeron Pdf

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 : Monica Colpi,Piergiorgio Casella,Vittorio Gorini,Ugo Moschella,Andrea Possenti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402092640

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Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries: from Birth to Coalescence by Monica Colpi,Piergiorgio Casella,Vittorio Gorini,Ugo Moschella,Andrea Possenti Pdf

A very attractive feature of the theory of general relativity is that it is a perfectexampleofa“falsi?able”theory:notunableparameterispresentinthe theory and therefore even a single experiment incompatible with a prediction of the theory would immediately lead to its inevitable rejection, at least in the physical regime of application of the aforementioned experiment. This fact provides additional scienti?c value to one of the boldest and most fascinating achievements of the human intellect ever, and motivates a wealth of e?orts in designing and implementing tests aimed at the falsi?cation of the theory. The ?rst historical test on the theory has been the de?ection of light gr- ing the solar surface (Eddington 1919): the compatibility of the theory with this ?rst experiment together with its ability to explain the magnitude of the perihelion advance of Mercury contributed strongly to boost acceptance and worldwideknowledge.However,technologicallimitations preventedphysicists from setting up more constraining tests for several decades after the formu- tion of the theory. In fact, a relevant problem with experimental general r- ativity is that the predicted deviations from the Newtonian theory of gravity areverysmallwhentheexperimentsarecarriedoutinterrestriallaboratories.

Author : Ted Peters
Publisher : ATF Press
Page : 1150 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781922737687

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The Voice of Public Theology by Ted Peters Pdf

Public theologians are already thundering like prophets at climate change and racial injustice. But the gale force winds of natural science blow through society as well. The public theologian should be on storm watch.

Author : Frank Schröder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642336607

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Instruments and Methods for the Radio Detection of High Energy Cosmic Rays by Frank Schröder Pdf

Cosmic rays consist of elementary particles with enormous energy which originate from outside our solar system and constantly hit the Earth’s atmosphere. Where do these cosmic rays originate? How does nature accelerate the cosmic-ray particles to energies with orders of magnitude beyond the limits of manmade particle accelerators? What can we learn by measuring the interactions of the cosmic rays with the atmosphere? Digital radio-antenna arrays offer a promising, complementary measurement method for high-energy cosmic rays. This thesis reports on substantial advances in the development of the radio technique, which will be used to address these questions in future experiments.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521863473

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Black Holes (IAU S238) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

IAU S238 report on the physics of black holes, by leading researchers in the field.

Author : International Astronomical Union. General Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1583810862

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Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 12 by International Astronomical Union. General Assembly Pdf

Author : International Astronomical Union
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UOM:39015049063731

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Information Bulletin by International Astronomical Union Pdf

Author : Siegfried Böhme,Ute Esser,Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Dietlinde Krahn,Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123102

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Literature 1977, Part 2 by Siegfried Böhme,Ute Esser,Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Dietlinde Krahn,Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech Pdf

Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts, which has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969, is de voted to the recording, summarizing and indexing of astronomical publications throughout the world. It is prepared under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (according to a resolution adopted at the 14th General Assembly in 1970). Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts aims to present a comprehensive documentation of literature in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Every effort will be made to ensure that the average time interval between the date of receipt of the original literature and publication of the abstracts will not exceed eight months. This time interval is near to that achieved by monthly abstracting journals, com pared to which our system of accumulating abstracts for about six months offers the advantage of greater convenience for the user. Volume 20 contains literature published in 1977 and received before February 20, 1978; some older literature which was received late and which is not recorded in earlier volumes is also included. We acknowledge with thanks contributions to this volume by Dr. J. BouSka, Prague, who surveyed journals and publications in Czech and supplied us with abstracts in English, and by Prof. P. Brosche, Bonn, who supplied us with literature concerning some border fields of astronomy.