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Is astronomy useful for societies?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Jean Audouze
Jean Audouze*
Affiliation:
Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, 98 bis, Boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris, France email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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We briefly review various aspects related to the usefulness of astronomy to societies. Astronomy constitutes an important part of human culture, all over different countries and all over the entire history of humankind. Because of its intrinsic interest, astronomy is able to attract young generations towards technical and scientific careers. Moreover, it is also an indirect trigger of innovation and consequently of financial profit.

Keywords

SocietytechnologytelescopesITER
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 375 - 380
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011