New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics
New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics recommends a balanced and executable program that will support research surrounding the most profound questions about the cosmos. The discoveries ahead will facilitate the search for habitable planets, shed light on dark energy and dark matter, and aid our understanding of the history of the universe and how the earliest stars and galaxies formed. The book is a useful resource for agencies supporting the field of astronomy and astrophysics, the Congressional committees with jurisdiction over those agencies, the scientific community, and the public.
Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: National Academies Press (February 4, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0309157994
ISBN-13: 978-0309157995
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches