Transits of Venus (IAU C196)

Transits of Venus (IAU C196)
Author: International Astronomical Union. Colloquium
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2005-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521849074

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IAU C196 coincided with the 8 June 2004 transit of Venus, producing the exciting, eclectic mix that can be found in these proceedings: the amazing history of the English North-country astronomers of the seventeenth century; the AU at a precision of 1.4 m; the explanation for the infamous black drop effect; a possible Mayan observation of a transit of Venus in the thirteenth century; the vexed question of leap seconds and time scales; history, distances, parallaxes, the solar system at exquisite precision and future space missions that will revolutionise astronomy.

Proceedings of the Twenty Sixth General Assembly Prague 2006

Proceedings of the Twenty Sixth General Assembly Prague 2006
Author: International Astronomical Union. General Assembly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2008-12-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521856065

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IAU Transactions XXVIB contains the Proceedings of the IAU XXVII General Assembly held in Prague, 14-25 August 2006, hosting a total of 2412 participants from 73 countries. The Assembly featured a rich scientific program, comprising 6 Symposia, 17 Joint Discussions and 7 Special Sessions. During the program about 650 papers were presented and more than 1550 posters displayed. The Proceedings of the 6 Symposia have been published in the Proceedings of the IAU Symposia Series, and the proceedings of the Joint Discussions and Special Sessions feature in IAU Highlights of Astronomy, 14. Together with those 7 volumes, these Transactions cover the entire General Assembly. In addition to the scientific program, the XXVI General Assembly hosted the regular Business Meetings of the EC, the 12 Divisions, 40 Commissions and 75 Working Groups. This volume records the organizational and administrative business of the XXVI General Assembly and the status of the IAU membership.

Reports on Astronomy 2003-2005 (IAU XXVIA)

Reports on Astronomy 2003-2005 (IAU XXVIA)
Author: Oddbjorn Engvold
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2007-05-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521856041

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Transactions XXVIA of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years 2003 to 2005. The insightful and up-to-date reviews are written by the Presidents and Chairpersons of the IAU's different Divisions, Commissions and Working Groups and each focuses on a different subject area. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary systems sciences; stars; variable stars; interstellar matter; the Galactic system; galaxies and the Universe; optical and infrared techniques; radio astronomy; space and high energy astrophysics; and other IAU activities. The reviews are written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same field, but they will also be useful for students and researchers wishing to gain an overview beyond their own research area.

The Transits of Venus

The Transits of Venus
Author: William Sheehan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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The Transits of Venus

The Transits of Venus
Author: Harry Woolf
Publisher: Ayer Company Pub
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1981-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780405139598

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Astronomical Heritages

Astronomical Heritages
Author: Christiaan Sterken
Publisher:
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2005
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN:

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The Transit of Venus

The Transit of Venus
Author: George Forbes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 1874
Genre: Venus (Planet)
ISBN:

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Venus Seen on the Sun

Venus Seen on the Sun
Author: Wilbur Applebaum
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2012-03-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004221948

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The treatise by Jeremiah Horrocks (1618-1641) on the transit of Venus of 1639 is an account of an important astronomical observation, as well as an analysis and commentary on the changing state and practice of astronomy during the significant period between the achievements of Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and Isaac Newton (1642-1727). This work has, in addition, the power to delight and charm us as the record of a young astronomer’s encounter with a rare astronomical event and the manner in which he discovered, observed, and drew conclusions from it. Its appeal is heightened by the knowledge that a self-trained young man stole a march on all the astronomers of his day.

The Transits of Venus

The Transits of Venus
Author: Harry Woolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1971
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN:

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The Transits of Venus

The Transits of Venus
Author: Harry Woolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780758156341

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