| Highlights of Astronomy: As Presented at the Xxist General Assembly of the Iau, 1991 Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Bergeron, Jacqueline (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792319168 ISBN-13: 9780792319160 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1992 Annotation: Since 1967, the most prominent events of a General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union have been published in a separate volume. The Highlights of Astronomy (Volume 9) reports 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 Discourses and of the papers presented during seven Joint Discussion Meetings and eight Joint Commission Meetings. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 520 |
| Series: International Astronomical Union Highlights |
| Physical Information: 1.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.36 lbs) 755 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |
