EAN: 9783319969640

THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION - JOHANNES...

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.

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