Description

Astronomers and astrophysicists are making revolutionary advances in our understanding of planets, stars, galaxies, and even the structure of the universe itself. The Decade of Discovery presents a survey of this exciting field of science and offers a prioritized agenda for space- and ground-based research into the twenty-first century.
The book presents specific recommendations, programs, and expenditure levels to meet the needs of the astronomy and astrophysics communities.
Accessible to the interested lay reader, the book explores:

• The technological investments needed for instruments that will be built in the next century.
  
• The importance of the computer revolution to all aspects of astronomical research.
  
• The potential usefulness of the moon as an observatory site.
  
• Policy issues relevant to the funding of astronomy and the execution of astronomical projects.
  

Reviews

"It [The Decade of Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics] presents in a striking way the fundamental discoveries that are within our grasp within the next decade." --Dr. Carl Sagan, Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences, Cornell University

Authoring Organizations

• Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications (CPSMA)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS)
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