Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy 7 (Astrophysics and Space Science Library (343))

This book is the seventh volume under the title Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy (OSA). The OSA series covers a large range of fields and themes: in practice, one could say that all aspects of astronomy-related life and environment are considered in the spirit of sharing specific expertise and lessons learned. The chapters of this book are dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy (and related space sciences) community: characteristics of organizations, strategies for development, operational techniques, observing practicalities, journal and magazine profiles, public outreach, publication studies, relationships with the media, research communication, series of conferences, evaluation and selection procedures, research indicators, national specificities, contemporary history, and so on. The experts contributing to this volume have done their best to write in a way understandable to readers not necessarily hyperspecialized in astronomy while providing specific detailed information and sometimes enlightening lessons learned sections. The book concludes with an updated bibliography of publications related to socio-astronomy and to the interactions of the astronomy community with the society at large. This volume will be most usefully read by researchers, editors, publishers, librarians, sociologists of science, research planners and strategists, project managers, public-relations officers, plus those in charge of astronomy-related organizations, as well as by students aiming at a career in astronomy or related space sciences. Table of Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 10 Editorial......Page 13 British Astronomy......Page 25 Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Physics in Greece......Page 61 Astronomy in Ukraine......Page 82 Focussing European Astronomy – ESO's Role in the 'Comeback' of European Astronomy......Page 108 The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) – An Interview with Roger M. Bonnet......Page 125 The International Space University (ISU)......Page 135 EuroPlaNet: European Planetology Network......Page 164 RadioNet: Advanced Radio Astronomy Across Europe......Page 180 Selecting and Scheduling Observing Proposals at NRAO Telescopes......Page 190 Selecting and Scheduling Observations at the IRAM Observatories......Page 211 Selecting, Scheduling and Carrying out Observing Programmes at CFHT......Page 234 The Scholarly Journals of the American Astronomical Society......Page 247 Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society......Page 268 Astronomy & Astrophysics – A Journal of Astronomers for Astronomers......Page 278 LISA – The Library and Information Services in Astronomy Conferences......Page 289 The ADS Success Story – An Interview with Günther Eichhorn......Page 311 The Progressive World Penetration of the Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center (1970-1990)......Page 319 The Genesis of the IAU WG on Astronomical Data......Page 359 Biographical Sources for Astronomers......Page 371 German Astronomy in the Third Reich......Page 387 The Psychology of Physical Science......Page 418 Thinking Like an Astronomer......Page 422 Mercury Magazine: The Incarnation of a Society......Page 432 Sterne und Weltraum – A Popular Magazine Devoted to Science and its Use in School Teaching......Page 441 Communicating Astronomy with the Public and the Washington Charter......Page 451 Communicating X-Ray Astronomy......Page 464 Establishing an Effective Education and Public Outreach Program at Gemini Observatory – A Case Study......Page 478 Public Outreach at The University of Texas McDonald Observatory – A Brief History and Current Overview......Page 495 The Europlanetarium Genk – The Story of a Planetarium......Page 517 The INSAP V Experience on Art and Astronomy......Page 536 What Does the New Climate for Dialogue and Debate Mean for Communicating Astronomy?......Page 541 Communicating Astronomy – Successes and Limits......Page 551 Updated Bibliography of Socio-Astronomy......Page 562 This book is the fifth volume under the title Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy (OSA). These OSA Books are intended to cover a large range of fields and themes. In practice, one could say that all aspects of astronomy-related life and environment are considered in the spirit of sharing specific expertise and lessons learned. This book offers a unique collection of chapters dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy (and related space sciences) community: characteristics of organizations, strategies for development, operational techniques, observing practicalities, educational policies, public outreach, publication studies, research communication, evaluation procedures, research indicators, national specificities, contemporary history, and so on. The experts contributing to this book have done their best to write in a way understandable to readers not necessarily hyperspecialized in astronomy while providing specific detailed information and sometimes enlightening ‘lessons learned’ sections. The book concludes with an updated bibliography of publications related to socio-astronomy and to the interactions of the astronomy community with the society at large. This book will be most usefully read by researchers, teachers, editors, publishers, librarians, sociologists of science, research planners and strategists, project managers, public-relations officers, plus those in charge of astronomy-related organizations, as well as by students aiming at a career in astronomy or related space science. The book includes a CD-ROM containing the visionary and fascinating work of L. Pešek as a space artist. "More than anything else, Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy is about change, recording where we've been and how we have evolved, and extrapolating to where we will be in the coming decades." Caty Pilachowski, outgoing President of the AAS Astronomy isthemostancientsciencehumanshavepracticedonEarth. Itisascienceofextremesandoflargenumbers:extremesoftime–fromthe big bang to in?nity –, of distances, of temperatures, of density and masses, ofmagnetic?eld,etc.Itisasciencewhichishighlyvisible,notonlybecause stars and planets are accessible in the sky to the multitude, but also - cause the telescopes themselves are easily distinguishable, usually on top of scenic mountains, and also because their cost usually represent a subst- tialproportionofthenation'sbudgetandofthetaxpayerscontributionsto that budget. As such, astronomy cannot pass unnoticed. It touches on the origins of matter, of the Universe where we live, on life and on our destiny. It touches on philosophy as well as on religion. Astronomy is the direct c- tactofhumankindwithitsoriginsandtheimmensityofuniversalnature.It is indeed a science of observation where experimentation is practically - possible and which is ruled by mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistical analysis and modelling, while o?ering the largest number of veri?cations of the most advanced theories of fundamental physics such as general r- st ativity and gravitation. At the beginning of the 21 century astronomy is clearly a multidisciplinary activity touching on all aspects of science. It is therefore logical that in the past and still now, astronomy has attracted the most famous scientists, be they pure observers, mathematicians, physicists, biologists, experimentalists, and even politicians. [vol. 1]. Foreword / L. Houziaux -- Introduction / A. Heck -- Astronomy-related Organizations: Geographical Distributions, Ages And Sizes / A. Heck -- The Astronomische Gesellschaft: Pieces From Its History / W. Pfau -- What Can We Learn From Publications Studies? / H.a. Abt -- Observation Of Scientific Publications In Astronomy/astrophysics / L. Esterle -- The Refereeing System In Astronomy / S.r. Pottasch -- Nasa Program Solicitations, Proposal Evaluations, And Selection Of Science Investigations / J.d. Bohlin -- Planning And Implementation Of Esa's Space Science Programme / S. Volonte -- Communicating In Astronomy / A. Heck -- The Problem Of English As A Foreign Language In Professional Astronomy / T.j. Mahoney / ... [et Al.] -- Astronomy And The General Public: A Historical Perspective / J. Meadows / [et Al.] -- The Conferences On 'the Inspiration Of Astronomical Phenomena': Excursions Into 'cross-overs' Between Science, The Arts And Literature / R.e. White -- Bibliography Of Socio-astronomy. Edited By André Heck. Includes Bibliographical References.