Title : Highlights of Astronomy

Author : Karel A.van der Hucht

Published in 2007 by CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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ISBN : 978-0-521-89683-2 - 727 pages – hardback

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Recording the proceedings of the IAU XXVI General Assembly, this volume of the IAU Highlights of Astronomy covers virtually all aspects of modern astrophysics as discussed by 2400 participants from 73 countries. Notably, the common aspects of astrophysical phenomena known to exist in widely differing interstellar environments is thoroughly examined, providing fertile cross correlation from one specialisation to another. This text highlights the importance of the triennial IAU General Assemblies in bringing together the work of observers and theoreticians in widely different fields, but working towards a common goal: understanding the physics of the Universe. Together with the Proceedings of the IAU Symposia 235-240, this volume examines all of the astrophysics presented at the General Assembly.

• Virtually all aspects of modern astrophysics are covered • Topics discussed by 2400 participants from 73 countries • Brings together work in widely different fields with a common goal of understanding the physics of the Universe