Infrared Astronomy
Contributors: A. Mampaso (Editor); M. Prieto (Editor); F. Sánchez (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: January 22, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 427
ISBN-13: 9780521548106
Subjects: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Astrophysics; Astrophysics & Space Science; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - General; Science / Astronomy; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
First sentence: In a report of the current status of the observational studies of star formation published in 1982, Wynn-Williams introduced the subject by boldly stating "Protostars are the Holy Grail of infrared astronomy", one of the most (ab)used astronomical quotations ever.