David Baneke (10 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. Pages unmarked, light wear to the page edges.

Paperback, i.z.g.st., 384 pagina's.

Condition: Good. ISSN 1876-9055; Dubbelnummer van Studium ter gelegenheid van 100 jaar Genootschap 'Gewina'; p. 129-332.

Condition: Very Good.

Condition: New. 1st ed. 2019 edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

Prometheus - Bert Bakker, Amsterdam, 2014. 23 x 15 cm. Paperback / Softcover. Met illustraties in kleur en z/w. 383 pag. NIEUW BOEK [Sterrenkunde / Astronomy / Astronomie ].

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919, in the wake of the First World War, together with its sister Unions in related natural sciences. It will thus turn 100 years in 2019. Written by a mixed team of insiders and outsiders, this book presents the IAU in the changing context of the historical, scientific and technological development of astronomy during the past 100 years.While much important scientific progress took place already before 1945, the book naturally focuses on the accelerating evolution during the second half of the century. In the past few decades, the previously narrow IAU focus on organising professional astronomy has broadened to include societally relevant activities such as addressing the hazard of asteroid impacts, the planetary status of Pluto in the Solar System, and the hugely successful International Year of Astronomy. Most recently, it is spearheading a combination of science literacy and public outreach.The book will be of interest to professional astronomers as well as an astronomically interested general audience. The book features live personal interviews with as many of the key actors as still possible.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book chronicles the International Astronomical Union on the background of 100 years of astronomyIt describes how the Union has evolved from a closed club of astronomers to a vital force in modern societyA central feature is its li.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.