Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science

Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9789400716582
ISBN-13 : 9400716583
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Book Synopsis Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science by : Jean-Pierre Lasota

Download or read book Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science written by Jean-Pierre Lasota and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronomy is by nature an interdisciplinary activity: it involves mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Astronomers use (and often develop) the latest technology, the fastest computers and the most refined software. In this book twenty-two leading scientists from nine countries talk about how astronomy interacts with these other sciences. They describe modern instruments used in astronomy and the relations between astronomy and technology, industry, politics and philosophy. They also discuss what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today.


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