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Reports on Astronomy: Commission Legacy Reports (IAU XXIXA) (IAU Transactions XXIXA) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia)

ISBN-10: 1107169798
ISBN-13: 978-1107169791
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 12 May 2016

Explore the rich history of astronomical research with ‘Reports on Astronomy: Commission Legacy Reports (IAU XXIXA)’. This unique volume from the International Astronomical Union (IAU) chronicles the final business meetings and historical perspectives of long-standing IAU Commissions and Working Groups, established in 1922 and concluding in 2015. Delve into the legacy of these foundational bodies, tracing their evolution over decades. Authored by Commission Presidents, these reports offer invaluable historical insights, marking the end of one era and the dawn of another as the IAU approaches its 100th anniversary. A must-have for astronomers, historians of science, and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of celestial studies.