Buch, Englisch, 104 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 172 g
Buch, Englisch, 104 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 172 g
ISBN: 978-1-316-61262-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Originally published in 1959, this book contains the noted discussions of the second conference on the co-ordination of galactic research, held at Saltsjöbaden, near Stockholm, in June 1957, by the International Astronomical Union. 'The editorial work in preparing the present report has been shared by six of the participants of the conference' and 'in accordance with a decision taken at the Stockholm conference, an attempt has been made to present the material in the same way as the report of the Groningen conference of 1953'. Notably, the differences in how the editors have presented the material 'add a certain variety in the way of presentation of the subjects'. Topics are detailed and varied; topic titles include, 'Clusters and associations', 'Spiral structure' and 'The magellanic clouds'. This book, containing symposium number seven, will be of significant value to anyone with an interest in astronomy, cosmology and the history of physics.
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Preface; Introduction; Part I. Clusters and Associations: 1. Introduction; 2. Clusters and stellar evolution; 3. A standardized cluster program; 4. Trumpler's catalogue; 5. Discovery of new clusters; 6. The H-R diagram and stellar evolution; 7. Associations; Part II. The Galaxy: 1. Introduction on the importance of stellar evolution for problems of galactic structure; 2. Some properties of other stellar systems; 3. The galactic halo; 4. The nuclear region; 5. The galactic dish; 6. Spiral structure; 7. Local structure and stellar motions; Part III. The Magnetic Clouds: 1. Introduction; 2. Optical programmes; 3. Future needs; 4. Radio work; Part IV. Summary of Discussions and Desiderata: 1. Galactic clusters and O associations; 2. Cephoids; 3. Double and multiple stars; 4. Spiral structure; 5. Optical work on interstellar lines; 6. H II regions; 7. Special regions; 8. Accurate spectrophotometry; 9. Trigonometric parallaxes; 10. Determination of K; 11. Radial velocities; 12. Nucleus and disk; 13. Halo; 14. Magellanic clouds; Appendix 1. Report of the Committee on Photometric Standards; Appendix 2. Photometric system; Appendix 3. Technique of observation; Appendix 4. Standards; References.
