Status and Prospects of Astronomy in Germany 2003-2016

Status and Prospects of Astronomy in Germany 2003-2016

Author:
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), G Hasinger, Forschungsgemeinschaft Deutsche
This white paper identifies the main issues and major recommendations for German astronomical research. Their implementation will require initiative from all partners and will allow German astronomers and astrophysicists to continuously play a leading role in their field.
12.00 zł
Publishing date:
2008
Audience:
professional and scholarly
Delivery:
2 days
Publisher:
VCH
Number of pages:
244
Publication form:
paperback / softback
Language:
English
Edition:
ISBN:
9783527319107
Categories:
Astronomy, space & time
This white paper identifies the main issues and major recommendations for German astronomical research. Their implementation will require initiative from all partners and will allow German astronomers and astrophysicists to continuously play a leading role in their field.

Preface Abstract ASTRONOMY YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW SCIENTIFIC TOPICS The Universe - Origin, Evolution and Large-Scale Structure Galaxies and Massive Black Holes Matter Cycle and Formation of Stars Formation of Stars and Planets: Protostars, Circumstellar Discs and Extrasolar Planetary Systems OBSERVATORIES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE NEXT FIFTEEN YEARS STRUCTURE OF ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX Member Institutes of the Council of German Observatories Glossary/Acronyms