Baltic astronomy
| Baltic astronomy |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vilnius : , : Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, , 1992-2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource |
| Disciplina | 520/.5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Astronomy - Research - Baltic States Astrophysics Astrophysics - Research - Baltic States Astronomie Astronomie - Recherche - Pays baltes Astrophysique Astrophysique - Recherche - Pays baltes Astronomy - Research Astrophysics - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996207380103316 |
| Vilnius : , : Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, , 1992-2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Baltic astronomy
| Baltic astronomy |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vilnius : , : Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, , 1992-2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource |
| Disciplina | 520/.5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Astronomy - Research - Baltic States Astrophysics Astrophysics - Research - Baltic States Astronomie Astronomie - Recherche - Pays baltes Astrophysique Astrophysique - Recherche - Pays baltes Astronomy - Research Astrophysics - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910893047303321 |
| Vilnius : , : Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, , 1992-2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics [[electronic resource] /] / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics [[electronic resource] /] / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (220 p.) |
| Disciplina | 520/.72 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy - Research
Astrophysics - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-21201-2
9786610212019 0-309-59611-4 0-585-08529-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454881003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics [[electronic resource] /] / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics [[electronic resource] /] / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (220 p.) |
| Disciplina | 520/.72 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy - Research
Astrophysics - Research |
| ISBN |
1-280-21201-2
9786610212019 0-309-59611-4 0-585-08529-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778703203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics / / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council
| The decade of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics / / Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (220 p.) |
| Disciplina | 520/.72 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy - Research
Astrophysics - Research |
| ISBN |
9786610212019
9781280212017 1280212012 9780309596114 0309596114 9780585085296 0585085293 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
The Decade of Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- THE DECADE OF DISCOVERY -- RESTORING THE INFRASTRUCTURE -- ACHIEVING A BALANCED SPACE PROGRAM -- THE PRIORITIZED INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM -- Large Programs -- Small and Moderate Programs -- Space-based Programs -- Ground-based Programs -- THEORY AND COMPUTERS -- LUNAR ASTRONOMY -- ASTRONOMY AND SOCIETY -- 1 Recommendations -- INTRODUCTION -- Our Place in the Universe -- Discoveries of the 1980s -- The 1990s: The Decade of Discovery -- PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THIS STUDY -- Charge to the Committee -- Contents of This Report -- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STRENGTHENING GROUND-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE -- ACHIEVING A BALANCED SPACE PROGRAM -- Overall Strategy -- Significance of Large Space Observatories -- RECOMMENDED NEW EQUIPMENT INITIATIVES -- Ground and Space Initiatives -- The Combined Equipment List -- Small Projects and Technological Initiatives -- Explanation of New Equipment Initiatives -- Large Programs -- Ground-based Astronomy -- Infrared-Optimized 8-m Telescope. -- Millimeter Array. -- Southern 8-m Telescope. -- Space-based Astronomy -- SIRTF. -- Moderate Programs -- Ground-based Projects -- Adaptive Optics and Interferometry. -- 4-m Telescopes. -- Fly's Eye. -- Large Earth-based Solar Telescope. -- VLA Extension. -- Space-based Projects -- Dedicated Spacecraft for FUSE. -- SOFIA. -- Explorers. -- Astrometric Interferometry Mission. -- International Collaborations. -- Small Programs -- Ground-based Projects -- Two-Micron Survey. -- Infrared Instrumentation. -- Cosmic Background Imager. -- Laboratory Astrophysics. -- Other Programs. -- Space-based Projects -- Small Explorers. -- Other Projects. -- Technology Development -- Ground-based Technology -- Space-based Technology -- 2 Science Opportunities -- INTRODUCTION.
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE SEARCH FOR OTHER PLANETS -- The Formation and Evolution of Our Solar System -- The Search for Other Planets -- Comets and the Origins of Life -- Weather and Volcanoes -- THE LIFE HISTORY OF STARS -- The Sun -- The Formation of Stars -- The Life and Death of Stars -- THE LIFE HISTORY OF GALAXIES -- The Milky Way as a Galaxy -- The Evolution of Galaxies -- The Power Source of Quasars and Active Galaxies -- The Birth of Galaxies -- THE LIFE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE -- The Big Bang Model -- The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe -- Dark Matter -- The Origin of the Universe -- The End of the Universe -- 3 Existing Programs -- INTRODUCTION -- GROUND-BASED ASTRONOMY -- Optical and Infrared Astronomy -- Large Mirrors -- Adaptive Optics and Interferometry -- Radio Astronomy -- Centimeter Wavelength Astronomy -- Millimeter and Submillimeter Wavelength Astronomy -- Planetary Astronomy -- Solar Astronomy -- The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence -- SPACE ASTRONOMY -- The Great Observatories -- Hubble Space Telescope -- Gamma Ray Observatory -- Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility -- The Explorer Program -- The Suborbital Program -- International Collaborations -- Shuttle Payloads -- Technology Development -- THEORETICAL AND LABORATORY ASTROPHYSICS -- PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS -- 4 New Initiatives -- INTRODUCTION -- THE DECADE OF THE INFRARED -- HIGH SPATIAL RESOLUTION -- The Millimeter Array -- Adaptive Optics -- Optical and Infrared Interferometers -- Astrometric Interferometry Mission -- Large Earth-based Solar Telescope -- VLA Extension -- CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE TELESCOPES -- A Southern 8-m Telescope -- Construction and Support of 4-m Telescopes -- THE INFORMATION EXPLOSION -- OTHER INITIATIVES -- Dedicated Spacecraft for Fuse -- Acceleration of the Explorer Program -- Fly's Eye Telescope -- 5 Astronomy and the Computer Revolution. INTRODUCTION -- A HIERARCHY OF COMPUTING POWER -- DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING -- DATA REDUCTION AND ANALYSIS -- ARCHIVING -- COMPUTERS AND THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- Archiving -- Workstations and Hierarchical Computing -- Networks -- Community Code Development -- 6 Astronomy from the Moon -- ASTRONOMY AND THE SPACE EXPLORATION INITIATIVE -- THE MOON AS AN OBSERVATORY SITE -- Physical Characteristics -- A Human Presence -- SCIENCE FROM A LUNAR OBSERVATORY -- Observations with Single Telescopes -- Interferometry at Visible and Near-infrared Wavelengths -- Interferometry at Submillimeter Wavelengths -- Radio Observations -- High-Energy Astrophysics -- AN EVOLUTIONARY PROGRAM OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT -- SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES -- THE IMPACT OF THE LUNAR PROGRAM -- WHERE SHOULD THE PROGRAM BE IN 10 YEARS? -- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- 7 Policy Opportunities -- INTRODUCTION -- THE PREVIOUS DECADE -- EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE -- REVIVING GROUND-BASED ASTRONOMY -- BALANCED SPACE ASTROPHYSICS PROGRAM -- INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION -- 8 Astronomy as a National Asset -- OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE -- ASTRONOMY AND AMERICA'S SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP -- Public Scientific Literacy -- Training of Professional Scientists -- SYNERGISM WITH OTHER SCIENCES -- High-Energy and Particle Physics -- Geophysics -- ASTRONOMY AND THE EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT -- An Astronomical Context for the Earth's Environment -- Models of the Earth's Environment -- Astronomy, Weather, and Ozone Depletion -- USES OF ASTRONOMICAL TECHNIQUES OUTSIDE ASTRONOMY -- Medicine -- Industry -- Defense Technology -- Why They Call It Universal Time -- Energy -- ASTRONOMY AS AN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE -- 9 References -- Appendices -- Appendix A Glossary -- Astronomical Terms -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Appendix B Status of the Profession. The Demographics of Astronomy -- The Growth of Astronomy -- Astronomy as a Profession -- The Funding of Astronomical Research -- Support from the National Science Foundation -- Support from NASA -- Access to Ground-Based Telescopes -- Optical and Infrared Astronomy -- Radio Astronomy -- Appendix C Contributing Scientists -- Benefits to the Nation from Astronomy and Astrophysics -- Computing and Data Processing -- High Energy from Space -- Infrared Astronomy -- Interferometry -- Optical/IR from Ground -- Particle Astrophysics -- Planetary Astronomy -- Policy Opportunities -- Radio Astronomy -- Science Opportunities -- Solar Astronomy -- Status of the Profession -- Theory and Laboratory Astrophysics -- UV-Optical from Space -- Working Group on Astronomy from the Moon -- Appendix D Members, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910953845403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Five photons : remarkable journeys of light across space and time / / James Geach
| Five photons : remarkable journeys of light across space and time / / James Geach |
| Autore | Geach James |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , [2018] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (185 pages) |
| Disciplina | 523.01 |
| Soggetto topico | Astrophysics - Research |
| ISBN | 1-78914-021-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910793320703321 |
Geach James
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| London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , [2018] | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Five photons : remarkable journeys of light across space and time / / James Geach
| Five photons : remarkable journeys of light across space and time / / James Geach |
| Autore | Geach James |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , [2018] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (185 pages) |
| Disciplina | 523.01 |
| Soggetto topico | Astrophysics - Research |
| ISBN | 1-78914-021-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817565303321 |
Geach James
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| London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , [2018] | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ground-based solar research [[electronic resource] ] : an assessment and strategy for the future / / Task Group on Ground-Based Solar Research
| Ground-based solar research [[electronic resource] ] : an assessment and strategy for the future / / Task Group on Ground-Based Solar Research |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (134 p.) |
| Disciplina | 523.707 |
| Soggetto topico | Astrophysics - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
""GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH: AN ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE""; ""Copyright""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""THE ROLE OF GROUND-BASED PROGRAMS IN SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""THE CURRENT U.S. GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH PROGRAM""; ""Major Solar Observational Facilities""; ""Data, Theory, and Modeling""; ""People, Programs, and Institutions""; ""A STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""Recommendations Regarding Facilities""; ""Recommendations Regarding Data, People, Programs, and Institutions""
""Chapter 1 Ground-based Solar Research: A Scientific Synopsis""""THE SUN AMONG STARS""; ""SCIENTIFIC CHALLENGES FOR SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""THE ROLE OF GROUND-BASED PROGRAMS IN A BALANCED PROGRAM OF SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""Chapter 2 Assessment of Current and Approved Ground-based Solar Research Programs ""; ""MAJOR SOLAR OBSERVATIONAL FACILITIES""; ""The National Solar Observatory""; ""NSO Sacramento Peak""; ""NSO Kitt Peak""; ""The Global Oscillations Network Group""; ""Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigation of the Sun""; ""Other Major Solar Optical Observatories""; ""Big Bear Solar Observatory"" ""High Altitude Observatory-Mauna Loa Solar Observatory""""Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory""; ""Marshall Space Flight Center""; ""Mees Solar Observatory""; ""Mt. Wilson Observatory�University of California at Los Angeles""; ""Mt. Wilson Observatory�University of Southern California""; ""San Fernando Solar Observatory""; ""U.S. Air Force Solar Optical Observing Network""; ""Wilcox Solar Observatory�Stanford University""; ""Major Solar Radio Observatories""; ""Owens Valley Radio Observatory""; ""Very Large Array""; ""Berkeley Illinois Maryland Association"" ""Nobeyama Solar Radio Telescope""""Discussion""; ""DATA, THEORY, AND MODELING""; ""PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, AND INSTITUTIONS""; ""The Demographics of Ground-based Solar Research""; ""The Fiscal Context for Ground-based Solar Research""; ""Research Bases""; ""Chapter 3 Strategy for the Future ""; ""RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FACILITIES""; ""SOLIS""; ""GONG""; ""Advanced Solar Telescope""; ""Rationale for the AST""; ""Development of Adaptive Optics""; ""Cost of the AST""; ""Siting of the AST""; ""International Collaboration and the AST""; ""Timetable for AST Development"" ""Exploratory Development�FASR"" |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451467003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ground-based solar research [[electronic resource] ] : an assessment and strategy for the future / / Task Group on Ground-Based Solar Research
| Ground-based solar research [[electronic resource] ] : an assessment and strategy for the future / / Task Group on Ground-Based Solar Research |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (134 p.) |
| Disciplina | 523.707 |
| Soggetto topico | Astrophysics - Research |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
""GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH: AN ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE""; ""Copyright""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""THE ROLE OF GROUND-BASED PROGRAMS IN SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""THE CURRENT U.S. GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH PROGRAM""; ""Major Solar Observational Facilities""; ""Data, Theory, and Modeling""; ""People, Programs, and Institutions""; ""A STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN GROUND-BASED SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""Recommendations Regarding Facilities""; ""Recommendations Regarding Data, People, Programs, and Institutions""
""Chapter 1 Ground-based Solar Research: A Scientific Synopsis""""THE SUN AMONG STARS""; ""SCIENTIFIC CHALLENGES FOR SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""THE ROLE OF GROUND-BASED PROGRAMS IN A BALANCED PROGRAM OF SOLAR RESEARCH""; ""Chapter 2 Assessment of Current and Approved Ground-based Solar Research Programs ""; ""MAJOR SOLAR OBSERVATIONAL FACILITIES""; ""The National Solar Observatory""; ""NSO Sacramento Peak""; ""NSO Kitt Peak""; ""The Global Oscillations Network Group""; ""Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigation of the Sun""; ""Other Major Solar Optical Observatories""; ""Big Bear Solar Observatory"" ""High Altitude Observatory-Mauna Loa Solar Observatory""""Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory""; ""Marshall Space Flight Center""; ""Mees Solar Observatory""; ""Mt. Wilson Observatory�University of California at Los Angeles""; ""Mt. Wilson Observatory�University of Southern California""; ""San Fernando Solar Observatory""; ""U.S. Air Force Solar Optical Observing Network""; ""Wilcox Solar Observatory�Stanford University""; ""Major Solar Radio Observatories""; ""Owens Valley Radio Observatory""; ""Very Large Array""; ""Berkeley Illinois Maryland Association"" ""Nobeyama Solar Radio Telescope""""Discussion""; ""DATA, THEORY, AND MODELING""; ""PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, AND INSTITUTIONS""; ""The Demographics of Ground-based Solar Research""; ""The Fiscal Context for Ground-based Solar Research""; ""Research Bases""; ""Chapter 3 Strategy for the Future ""; ""RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FACILITIES""; ""SOLIS""; ""GONG""; ""Advanced Solar Telescope""; ""Rationale for the AST""; ""Development of Adaptive Optics""; ""Cost of the AST""; ""Siting of the AST""; ""International Collaboration and the AST""; ""Timetable for AST Development"" ""Exploratory Development�FASR"" |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777422503321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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International journal of astronomy and astrophysics research
| International journal of astronomy and astrophysics research |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Gonzales, Texas] : , : [Journals of Science], , 2012- |
| Disciplina | 520 |
| Soggetto topico |
Astronomy - Research
Astrophysics - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996336292903316 |
| [Gonzales, Texas] : , : [Journals of Science], , 2012- | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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