Originally published in 1957, this book presents symposium number 4, organised by the International Astronomical Union, held on 25th–27th August 1955 at the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station of the University of Manchester. This volume contains all but two of the papers presented and one contribution, paper 16, has been added at the editor's request. Furthermore, 'many papers have been improved as a result of discussion at the symposium or by the inclusion of data not available in August 1955'. The papers are broad in scope and detailed; chapter titles include, 'Spectral line investigations', 'Galactic structure and statistical studies of point sources' and 'Meteors and planets'. Diagrams are included for reference throughout. This book will be of significant value to astronomy scholars as well as to anyone with an interest in physics, cosmology and the history of science.
Edited by:
H. C. Van De Hulst Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 690g ISBN:9781316612811 ISBN 10: 1316612813 Pages: 422 Publication Date:02 June 2016 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Part I. Spectral Line Investigations; Part II. Point Sources; Part III. Galactic Structure and Statistical Studies of Point Sources; Part IV. The Quiet Sun; Part V. The Active Sun; Part VI. Meteors and Planets.