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Nikos Prantzos - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Astronomy with Radioactivities - Astronomy with Radioactivities
Lecture Notes in Physics, 2011Co-Authors: Roland Diehl, Dieter H. Hartmann, Nikos PrantzosAbstract:Part I The Role of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Introduction to Astronomy With Radioactivity.- The Role of Radioactive Isotopes in Astrophysics.- Part II Specific Sources of Cosmic Isotopes.- Radioactivities in Low-and Intermediate-Mass Stars.- Massive Stars and their Supernovae.- Binary Systems and Their Nuclear Explosions.- Part III Special Places to Observe Cosmic Isotopes.- Distributed Radioactivities.- Part IV Tools for the Study of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Nuclear Reactions.- Instruments for Observations of Radioactivities.- Part V Epilogue.- Perspectives.- Annotations on Chemical Evolution.- Radionuclides and Their Stellar Origins.- Milestones in the Science of Cosmic Radioactivities.- Glossary: Key Terms in Astronomy With Radioactivities.- Index.
John R. Percy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Teaching and Learning Astronomy
2010Co-Authors: John R. PercyAbstract:I review the teaching and learning of Astronomy, in elementary and secondary school, colleges and universities, and for the public through Astronomy outreach and communication. I describe International Year of Astronomy 2009, and some of the national and personal projects in which I am involved.
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The Role of Amateur Astronomers in Astronomy Education
International Astronomical Union Colloquium, 1998Co-Authors: John R. PercyAbstract:Let us begin by defining “amateur astronomer”. According to a dictionary, an amateur astronomer is “someone who loves Astronomy, and cultivates it as a hobby”. At IAU colloquium 98 (The Contributions of Amateurs to Astronomy), Williams (1988) discussed this issue at length. He proposed that, to be an amateur astronomer, one must be an astronomer - able to do Astronomy with some degree of skill; he then defined an amateur astronomer as “someone who carries out Astronomy with a high degree of skill, but not for pay”.
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Education in Astronomy: An International Perspective
1994Co-Authors: John R. PercyAbstract:The health of Astronomy is profoundly affected by the quality and quantity of Astronomy education, in the schools and universities, and among the general public. Education plays a direct role in attracting and training the next generation of astronomers. It contributes to awareness, understanding and appreciation of Astronomy among the taxpayers who support us. This review focuses on three topics: the educational activities of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), some notable Astronomy education projects and programs worldwide, and some actions which you and your colleagues could take to promote more and better Astronomy education in your city, your country, and the world. For a comprehensive view of Astronomy education worldwide, see Pasachoff and Percy (1990), and the triennial national reports in the Newsletter of IAU Commission 46 (The Teaching of Astronomy).
Roland Diehl - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Astronomy with Radioactivities - Astronomy with Radioactivities
Lecture Notes in Physics, 2011Co-Authors: Roland Diehl, Dieter H. Hartmann, Nikos PrantzosAbstract:Part I The Role of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Introduction to Astronomy With Radioactivity.- The Role of Radioactive Isotopes in Astrophysics.- Part II Specific Sources of Cosmic Isotopes.- Radioactivities in Low-and Intermediate-Mass Stars.- Massive Stars and their Supernovae.- Binary Systems and Their Nuclear Explosions.- Part III Special Places to Observe Cosmic Isotopes.- Distributed Radioactivities.- Part IV Tools for the Study of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Nuclear Reactions.- Instruments for Observations of Radioactivities.- Part V Epilogue.- Perspectives.- Annotations on Chemical Evolution.- Radionuclides and Their Stellar Origins.- Milestones in the Science of Cosmic Radioactivities.- Glossary: Key Terms in Astronomy With Radioactivities.- Index.
Jennifer Smith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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LibGuides: Astronomy 201: Classical & Renaissance Astronomy
2013Co-Authors: Jennifer SmithAbstract:Resources compiled for students taking Astronomy 201. Find books, articles, and websites with information about the history of Astronomy.
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LibGuides: Astronomy 201: Interactive Guides to Astronomy
2013Co-Authors: Jennifer SmithAbstract:Resources especially compiled for students taking Astronomy 201. Explore more about Astronomy and its concepts through these interactive guides.
Dieter H. Hartmann - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Astronomy with Radioactivities - Astronomy with Radioactivities
Lecture Notes in Physics, 2011Co-Authors: Roland Diehl, Dieter H. Hartmann, Nikos PrantzosAbstract:Part I The Role of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Introduction to Astronomy With Radioactivity.- The Role of Radioactive Isotopes in Astrophysics.- Part II Specific Sources of Cosmic Isotopes.- Radioactivities in Low-and Intermediate-Mass Stars.- Massive Stars and their Supernovae.- Binary Systems and Their Nuclear Explosions.- Part III Special Places to Observe Cosmic Isotopes.- Distributed Radioactivities.- Part IV Tools for the Study of Radioactivities in Astrophysics.- Nuclear Reactions.- Instruments for Observations of Radioactivities.- Part V Epilogue.- Perspectives.- Annotations on Chemical Evolution.- Radionuclides and Their Stellar Origins.- Milestones in the Science of Cosmic Radioactivities.- Glossary: Key Terms in Astronomy With Radioactivities.- Index.
