Titlebook: Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy; Volume 5 André Heck Book 2004 Springer Science+Business Media New York 2004 Evaluation.Nation.as

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Optical Astronomy in Post-Apartheid South Africa: 1994 to 2004,The progress of optical astronomy in post-apartheid South Africa is discussed. Particular emphasis is given to the socio-political climate which embraced the idea of a 10-m class telescope as a flagship project that would lead to widespread development in science, technology and education — not only in South Africa, but across the subcontinent.

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,Switzerland Towards ESA and ESO: Diversity, Perseverance, and Diplomacy — An Interview with Marcel In this interview, Marcel Golay. shares his experience in leading Switzerland’s membership in astronomy-related international organizations such as ESA and ESO. He also insists on the fact that personal achievements are only possible if backed by team work and institutional support.

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The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS),The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) was established by the IAU and the IUGG in 1987. A short outline of its history, its services to the astronomical, geodetic and geophysical communities and of its future prospects is given. Special emphasis is made on IERS’ relation to astronomy.

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Astronomy for Blind and Visually-Impaired People,In this chapter, Noreen Grice, an astronomy educator who has worked in the planetarium field since 1984, describes her expertise in making astronomy accessible to blind and visually-impaired people.