Infrared Astronomy
Contributors: A. Mampaso (Editor); M. Prieto (Editor); F. Sánchez (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: April 29, 1994
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 427
ISBN-13: 9780521464628
Subjects: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Astrophysics; Science; Astrophysics & Space Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - Star Guides; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science; Congresses; Infrared Astronomy
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.