Astrophysics from Antarctica: Proceedings of the 288th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Beijing, China, August 20-24, 2012

• Main Authors: Burton, Michael G., Cui, Xiangqun, Tothill, Nicholas F. H. (R17058)
• Other Authors: School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics (Host institution)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: U.K., Cambridge University Press 2013
• Subjects: 020199 - Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified; 970102 - Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences; Antarctic; Endeavour; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/542323

The remarkable environment of Antarctica offers many advantages for astronomical observations. Over the past two decades this field of scientific endeavour has developed dramatically and Antarctic-based observatories now regularly contribute to front line astrophysical research. This volume presents...