The Legacy of J.C. Kapteyn
Subtitle: Studies on Kapteyn and the Development of Modern Astronomy (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)
Contributors: Piet C. van der Kruit (Editor); Klaas van Berkel (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: November 30, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9781402003745
Subjects: The Milky Way; Scientists - General; Biography / Autobiography; Biography & Autobiography; Biography/Autobiography; Astronomy - General; History; Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology; Science / Astronomy; Science-Astronomy - General; Science-History
First sentence: In the early 1970's the Kapteyn Laboratory moved from the building Broerstraat 7, next to the University Headquarters where it had been since the years of Kapteyn, to the campus now known as the Zernike Complex.
Description: Jacobus Cornelius Kapteyn (1851-1922) of the University of Groningen was one of the foremost astronomers of his time, resulting in a leading role internationally of Dutch astronomy throughout the twentieth century. This volume, which is the proceedings of a special `legacy' symposium at the celebration of the 385th anniversary of the University of Groningen, addresses Kapteyn's influence on the development of modern astronomy through studies of his pioneering work on statistical astronomy and the Structure of the Sidereal System, and his leadership in establishing international collaborations, in particular the Plan of Selected Areas. In addition to historical studies related to Kapteyn's person, work, international collaborations and organisational efforts, the volume discusses the influence of Kapteyn on the internationalisation of astronomy and on contemporary astronomy. It also provides an inventory of Kapteyn's correspondence.