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Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium
Author(s): Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee (Author), Board on Physics and Astronomy (Author), Space Studies Board (Author), National Research Council (Author), Astronomy (Author), Astrophysics Survey Committee (Author)
- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Publication Date: January 16, 2001
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 175 pages
- ISBN-10: 0309070317
- ISBN-13: 9780309070317
Book Description
The book identifies the most pressing science questions and explains how specific efforts, from the Next Generation Space Telescope to theoretical studies, will help reveal the answers. Discussions of how emerging information technologies can help scientists make sense of the wealth of data available are also included.
Astronomy has significant impact on science in general as well as on public imagination. The committee discusses how to integrate astronomical discoveries into our education system and our national life.
In preparing the
New Millennium report, the AASC made use of a series of panel reports that address various aspects of ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics. These reports provide in-depth technical detail.Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium: An Overview summarizes the science goals and recommended initiatives in a short, richly illustrated, non-technical booklet.
