From The Realm Of The Nebulae To Populations Of Galaxies: Dialogues On A Century Of Research (astrophysics And Space Science Library)
by Mauro D'Onofrio /
2016 / English / PDF
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In order to outline possible future directions in galaxy
research, this book wants to be a short stopover, a moment of
self-reflection of the past century of achievements in this area.
In order to outline possible future directions in galaxy
research, this book wants to be a short stopover, a moment of
self-reflection of the past century of achievements in this area.
Since the pioneering years of galaxy research in the early 20th
century, the research on galaxies has seen a relentless advance
directly connected to the parallel exponential growth of new
technologies.
Since the pioneering years of galaxy research in the early 20th
century, the research on galaxies has seen a relentless advance
directly connected to the parallel exponential growth of new
technologies.
Through a series of interviews with distinguished astronomers the
editors provide a snapshot of the achievements obtained in
understanding galaxies. While many initial questions about their
nature have been addressed, many are still open and require new
efforts to achieve a solution. The discussions may reveal
paradigms worthwhile revisiting. With the help of some of those
scientists who have contributed to it, the editors sketch the
history of this scientific journey and ask them for inspirations
for future directions of galaxy research.
Through a series of interviews with distinguished astronomers the
editors provide a snapshot of the achievements obtained in
understanding galaxies. While many initial questions about their
nature have been addressed, many are still open and require new
efforts to achieve a solution. The discussions may reveal
paradigms worthwhile revisiting. With the help of some of those
scientists who have contributed to it, the editors sketch the
history of this scientific journey and ask them for inspirations
for future directions of galaxy research.
