Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 11A

Download or read book Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 11A written by Johannes Andersen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-01-31 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1967, the main scientific events of the General Assemblies of the International Astronomical Union have been published in the separate series, Highlights of Astronomy. The present Volume 11 presents the major scientific presentations made at the XXIIIrd General Assembly, August 18-30, 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The two volumes (11A + B) contain the text of the three Invited Discourses as well as the proceedings or extended summaries of the 21 Joint Discussions and two Special Sessions held during the General Assembly.