Recent Advances and Issues in Astronomy (2003)(en)(272s)

Christopher G. De Pree, Kevin Marvel, Alan Axelrod9781573563482, 157356348X

Recent Issues and Advances in Astronomy explores the most important developments in astronomy over the last decade. The book also discusses the societal implications of those developments, examines the most important questions currently under investigation, highlights prominent astronomers, and provides useful information resources.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 6
Preface……Page 8
1. Astronomy Today……Page 10
2. Astronomical Technology and Techniques……Page 48
3. Astronomy and Society……Page 100
4. Documents and Sources……Page 126
5. Biographical Portraits……Page 162
6. Unsolved Problems, Unanswered Questions……Page 180
7. Careers in Astronomy……Page 199
8. Statistics on Careers and Research and Development……Page 218
9. Organizations and Associations……Page 230
10. Journals, Magazines, and Internet Resources……Page 240
Glossary……Page 252
Index……Page 258