Reports on Astronomy 2003-2005 (IAU XXVIA)

IAU Transactions XXVIA

• Author(s): Oddbjorn Engvold,
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Pages: 408
• ISBN_10: 0521856043
  ISBN_13: 9780521856041
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Space Science / Astronomy , Science / Physics / Astrophysics ,

Description:... Transactions XXVIA of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years 2003 to 2005. The insightful and up-to-date reviews are written by the Presidents and Chairpersons of the IAU's different Divisions, Commissions and Working Groups and each focuses on a different subject area. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary systems 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 are written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same field, but they will also be useful for students and researchers wishing to gain an overview beyond their own research area.