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100 Years of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology

A celebration of the centenary of the IAU

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 April 2019

Malcolm Longair
Malcolm Longair*
Affiliation:
Cavendish Laboratory, J.J. Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK. email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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Astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology have changed out of all recognition over the last 100 years. The IAU has provided an essential means of fostering international collaboration in these disciplines including times of international tension. Developments will be highlighted which have profoundly changed our understanding and insight into the workings of our Universe.

Keywords

astronomyastrophysicscosmology100 years of IAUhistory of astronomy
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 13 , Symposium S349: Under One Sky: The IAU Centenary Symposium , December 2018 , pp. 3 - 24
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2019 

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