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Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy
Andre . Ed(S): Heck
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Hardback. The seventh volume under the title "Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy (OSA)", this book covers chapters that deal with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy community: characteristics of organizations, strategies for development, operational techniques, observing practicalities, journal and magazine profiles, and more. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 605 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1069.
Astronomy isthemostancientsciencehumanshavepracticedonEarth. Itisascienceofextremesandoflargenumbers:extremesoftime–fromthe big bang to in?nity –, of distances, of temperatures, of density and masses, ofmagnetic?eld,etc.Itisasciencewhichishighlyvisible,notonlybecause stars and planets are accessible in the sky to the multitude, but also - cause the telescopes themselves are easily distinguishable, usually on top of scenic mountains, and also because their cost usually represent a subst- tialproportionofthenation’sbudgetandofthetaxpayerscontributionsto that budget. As such, astronomy cannot pass unnoticed. It touches on the origins of matter, of the Universe where we live, on life and on our destiny. It touches on philosophy as well as on religion. Astronomy is the direct c- tactofhumankindwithitsoriginsandtheimmensityofuniversalnature.It is indeed a science ... Read more
Astronomy isthemostancientsciencehumanshavepracticedonEarth. Itisascienceofextremesandoflargenumbers:extremesoftime–fromthe big bang to in?nity –, of distances, of temperatures, of density and masses, ofmagnetic?eld,etc.Itisasciencewhichishighlyvisible,notonlybecause stars and planets are accessible in the sky to the multitude, but also - cause the telescopes themselves are easily distinguishable, usually on top of scenic mountains, and also because their cost usually represent a subst- tialproportionofthenation’sbudgetandofthetaxpayerscontributionsto that budget. As such, astronomy cannot pass unnoticed. It touches on the origins of matter, of the Universe where we live, on life and on our destiny. It touches on philosophy as well as on religion. Astronomy is the direct c- tactofhumankindwithitsoriginsandtheimmensityofuniversalnature.It is indeed a science ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
605
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
594
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402053009
SKU
V9781402053009
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