Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
International Year of Astronomy, 2009
Author: Postcards from the Edge of the Universe
Author: Lee PullenPublisher: ESO
ISBN: 3923524641
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
International Year of Astronomy, 2009
Author: Eyes on the Skies
Author: Govert SchillingPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3527657053
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Adopted as the official book of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, this stunningly illustrated history of telescopic discovery spans the range from the first telescopes via the Hubble Space Telescope to next generation platforms, and how they have changed and continue to change our view of the universe, our place in it and where it all came from. EYES ON THE SKIES features numerous full-page photographs and is printed in high-quality color throughout. Also includes the official IYA DVD with 59 minutes of narrated text, expert comments and interviews, animations, computer simulations, science results, plus footage from observatories.
History of the IAU
Author: Adriaan BlaauwPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401109788
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
This History has its origin in a suggestion, made in September 1990 by former IAU General Secretary Derek McNally, who felt "that a 75 year history of the Union was needed before the col lective memory of those who knew the Union before the Second World War vanished. It would then be a preparatory volume to a centennial history in 2019. " Indeed, of those who knew the Union that long ago, few are still with us. Six years ago, at Baltimore on August 2, 1988, listening and reminiscing at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the Union's 20th General Assembly, I realized that it was almost exactly half a century ago that, at the age of 24, I attended the Inaugurations at my "first" Assembly: on August 3, 1938 in Stockholm. Now, in 1994, this is almost 56 years ago, three quarters of the Union's age. Only vague recollections - no better than that -lead me back to this event, just before World War II. And so, this is not a history based on recollection, far from it. Recollection was helpful in that it allowed me, better perhaps than a younger author, to appreciate circumstances under which the letters and reports which form the basis for this History were written. The account is largely based on archival documents, collected from a wide variety of sources.
The International Astronomical Union
Author: Johannes AndersenPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 331996965X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919, in the wake of the First World War, together with its sister Unions in related natural sciences. It will thus turn 100 years in 2019. Written by a mixed team of insiders and outsiders, this book presents the IAU in the changing context of the historical, scientific and technological development of astronomy during the past 100 years. While much important scientific progress took place already before 1945, the book naturally focuses on the accelerating evolution during the second half of the century. In the past few decades, the previously narrow IAU focus on organising professional astronomy has broadened to include societally relevant activities such as addressing the hazard of asteroid impacts, the planetary status of Pluto in the Solar System, and the hugely successful International Year of Astronomy. Most recently, it is spearheading a combination of science literacy and public outreach. The book will be of interest to professional astronomers as well as an astronomically interested general audience. The book features live personal interviews with as many of the key actors as still possible.
International Year of Astronomy 2009: Ages 5-7
Author: Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
ISBN: 1741267765
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A part of three-book series written to introduce primary school students to astronomy. Includes information about what astonomy is, the solar system, the sun, the planets, the moon, galaxies, stars, constellations, comets, meterors, asteroids, meteorites, telescopes, different ways of observing space, astonomers, the calendar, astonomy and culture, light pollution and dark skies, and astrology and the zodiac.
Astronomical Sciences
Author: National Science Foundation (U.S.). Division of Strategic Planning and Analysis. Program Review OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Astronomy Communication
Author: Andre HeckPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401708010
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Astronomyhasalwaysbeenoneoftheeasiestofthesciencestoconveyto the public. That is partly because it produces spectacular pictures that can be explained (at least in part) and admired, partly because understanding of astronomy usually does not depend upon a knowledge of a complex cl- si?cation system or esoteric terminology, and partly because its extremes in distances and times challenge our imagination and philosophies. Most scientists enjoy sharing with others the discoveries made by th- selves and their colleagues. The primary purpose of scienti?c research is to discover, to learn, and to understand. When we succeed, we enjoy sh- ing that understanding. Education is most pleasurable when our audience wishes to learn and we have something important to convey. A?eldthatdoesnotcommunicatee?ectivelywiththepublicsoonlooses its interest and support. Author Andr ́ e Heck explains the many di?erent ways in which professional communication now occurs while Leslie Sage explains how such communication should be done. Astronomy done with spacecraft and large equipment is very expensive and the funds for those ultimately come from the public. The cost of astronomy prorated over the number of research astronomers is perhaps the highest in all the sciences. If astronomers do not share their results with the public, they will loose its support. However, for most astronomers the desire to share and educate dominates over the pragmatic need to win public support. With the advent of new communication techniques (television, videos, CDs, DVDs, animation, simulations) we have new methods to commu- cate, in addition to the conventional ones of the printed and spoken word.
Astronomy for the Developing World (IAU XXVI GA SPS5)
Author: International Astronomical Union. General AssemblyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Addresses astronomy education and research in developing countries, for astronomers promoting and supporting astronomy around the world.