Reports on Astronomy 2010–2012 (IAU XXVIIIA) IAU Transactions XXVIIIA Corbett

Reports on Astronomy 20102012 (IAU XXVIIIA)IAU Transactions XXVIIIA\nAuthor(s): Ian F. Corbett\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107019874, 978-1107019874\nSynopsis\nThe Transactions XXVIIIA Reports on Astronomy [tel] provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years [tel]. These insightful and up-to-date reviews from the IAU Divisions and Commissions have been written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary sciences; stars; variable stars; interstellar matter; the Galactic system; galaxies and the Universe; optical and infrared techniques; radio astronomy; space and high-energy astrophysics; and other IAU activities. The reviews have been written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same fields, but wi.