Astronomie

The Decade of Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics

1991 · 81246 — Washington DC: National Academy Press 1991. Presumed First Edition First printing. Trade paperback. Very good. xvi 2 181 1 pages. Tables. Figures some in color. References. Appendices. Index. Slight cover wear. The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics CAA provides an independent authoritative forum for identifying and discussing issues in astronomy and astrophysics with the research community the federal government and the interested public. The committee supports scientific progress in astronomy and astrophysics by providing advice to the federal government on the implementation of decadal survey recommendations. The CAA will issue reports that will provide guidance to federal agencies that support astronomy and astrophysics research. The CAA's scope spans the full range of astronomy and astrophysics research including space- and ground-based observations. The Committee's domain encompasses stellar galactic and extragalactic astronomy particle astrophysics cosmology the search for extra-solar planets and aspects of fundamental physics relating to astronomical objects. The CAA's scope also includes appropriate cross-disciplinary areas and consideration of budget and programmatic aspects of the implementation of the decadal survey. Astronomers and astrophysicists are making revolutionary advances in our understanding of planets stars galaxies and even the structure of the universe itself. The Decade of Discovery presents a survey of this exciting field of science and offers a prioritized agenda for space- and ground-based research into the twenty-first century. The book presents specific recommendations programs and expenditure levels to meet the needs of the astronomy and astrophysics communities.<br/>Accessible to the interested lay reader the book explores:<br/><br/>The technological investments needed for instruments that will be built in the next century.<br/>The importance of the computer revolution to all aspects of astronomical research.<br/>The potential usefulness of the moon as an observatory site.<br/>Policy issues relevant to the funding of astronomy and the execution of astronomical projects.<br/>The Decade of Discovery will prove valuable to science policymakers research administrators scientists and students in the physical sciences and interested lay readers.<br/>Alternate Selection Astronomy Book Club. National Academy Press paperback