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TITLE: Developing Basic Space Science World-Wide (Eds. R. Albrecht, H.J. Haubold and W. Wamsteker) |
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Titlepage1 |
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Frontispiece: Logo of the UN/ESA Workshops |
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Titlepage 2 |
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Proceedings of UN/ESA Workshops |
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Contents |
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List of Figures |
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Acknowledgements |
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Preface: J. Andersen |
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Of UN/ESA and Basic Space Science: H.J. Haubold and W. Wamsteker |
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Research and Education in Basic Space Science: H.M.K. Al-Naimiy, C.P. Celebre, K. Chamcham, H.S.P. de Alwis, M.C.P. de Carias, A.E. Troche Boggino |
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I INTRODUCTION |
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The International Astronomical Union: J. Andersen |
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The International Astronomical Union: Historical Perspective: D. McNally |
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Astronomy Around the World: A.H. Batten |
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II ASTRONOMY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES |
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The World Space Observatory/Ultraviolet (WSO/UV) Project: W. Wamsteker |
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Provision of Astronomical Equipment for Developing Countries Through Official Development Aid of the Government of Japan: M. Kitamura |
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Chasing the Dream I: J.R. Percy |
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Chasing the Dream II: A.H. Batten |
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III ASIA AND THE PACIFIC |
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Astronomy in The Philippines: B.M. Soriano, Jr. and C.P. Celebre |
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The Present Status of Astronomy Activities at the Arthur C. Clarke Institute in Sri Lanka: I. Medagangoda |
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Astronomy in Indonesia: B. Hidayat |
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Astronomy in China: A.H. Batten |
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Astronomy in Korea: I.-S. Nha |
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Astronomy in Japan: Y. Kozai |
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IV LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN |
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The Astronomical Observatory of Honduras: A Project of Permanent International Cooperation: M.C.P. de Carias |
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A Research Program to Map the Galactic Emission at Low Frequencies: G. De Amici, S. Torres, M. Bensadoun, M. Bersanelli, M. Limon, G. Smoot, T. Villela, C. Witebsky |
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A Centre of Astronomy for Paraquay: A Quest for a Moderate-Sized Telescope: A.E. Troche Boggino |
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Progress With the Uruguayan Automated and Robotic Telescope: R.G. Freire Ferrero and A. Alzogaray Hernandez |
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Astronomy at the Universidad de Sonora: A. Sanchez-Ibarra |
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Space Sciences in Latin America: Status and Opportunities: S. Torres |
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V SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA |
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Astronomy in South Africa: B. Warner |
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The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT): A 10-metre Class Spectroscopic Survey Telescope: P. Martinez |
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An Inter-African Astronomical Observatory and Science Park on the Gamsberg in Namibia?: H. Elsaesser |
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Current Developments in Basic Space Science in Africa: P.N. Okeke |
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Towards Introducing Space Science in Uganda: S. Anguma and J. Ayikoru |
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Space Science and Technology in Mauritius: Current Status and Future Opportunities: S.D.D.V. Rughooputh, H.C.S. Rughooputh, I. Fagoonee |
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VI WESTERN ASIA AND NORTHERN AFRICA |
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Kottamia Telescope Upgrading: S.M. Hassan |
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The Marskhod Egyptian Drill Project: M.A.M. Shaltout |
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Small Astronomical Telescopes for Research and Education at Helwan, Egypt: M.A.M. Shaltout |
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Astronomy in Saudi Arabia: The Challenges: M.B. Al-Malki |
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The Status of the Network of Oriental Robotic Telescopes Project: F.R. Querci, M. Querci |
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Astronomy and Space Sciences in Jordan: H.M.K. Al-Naimiy, K. Konsul |
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VII SMALL ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE FACILITIES |
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The Role of Public Observatories in Astronomical Observations: T. Kogure |
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Small Telescopes in Research and Education: R.K. Kochhar |
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Networking of Small Astronomical Telescope Facilities in Education and Research Programmes on Subjects Such as Variable Stars and Near-Earth Objects: S. Frandsen |
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Single-Site and Multi-Site Photometric Research Programmes for Small Telescopes: P. Martinez |
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Hands-On Astrophysics - and Beyond: J.R. Percy, J.A. Mattei |
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VIII ASTROPHYSICS FOR UNIVERSITY PHYSICS COURSES: D.G. Wentzel |
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Introduction |
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Mechanics: Orbits and Keplers Third Law |
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More Mechanics of the Solar System |
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More Mechanics: Neutron Stars and Clusters of Galaxies |
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Thermal Radiation |
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The Lives of the Stars |
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Cosmic Magnetic Fields |
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High-Energy Astrophysics, Electromagnetic Radiation |
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Appendix: Mathematical Proofs |
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Appendix A: THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION |
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Appendix B1: EDUCATION CURRICULA OF THE REGIONAL CENTRES FOR SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (Affiliated to the United Nations) |
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Appendix B2: CURRICULUM ON SPACE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE |
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Notes |
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About the Authors: Brief Biographies |
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Names and Subjects Index |
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Sources of Original Articles |