Astronomy in Antarctica in 2009

Abstract This article summarises the subject matter of Special Session 3 at IAU General Assembly XXVII in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which took place on August 6-7, 2009. In it, we overview the state of Astronomy in Antarctica as it is in 2009. Significant astronomical activity is now taking place at f...

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Main Author: Burton, Michael G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2009
Subjects:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science
Antarctic
South Pole
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
South pole
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921310010756
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1743921310010756
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Summary:Abstract This article summarises the subject matter of Special Session 3 at IAU General Assembly XXVII in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which took place on August 6-7, 2009. In it, we overview the state of Astronomy in Antarctica as it is in 2009. Significant astronomical activity is now taking place at four stations on the Antarctic plateau (South Pole, Domes A, C & F), as well as at the coastal station of McMurdo.

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