Books in the Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia series

The range of phenomena that manifest at all different time and length scales and the wide range of sizes of space objects, from minor bodies in the Solar System to exoplanets, and from dust particles to Jupiter-size bodies, require the development of dynamical modeling and analysis tools that can handle these different scales. This volume collects contributions given by distinguished scientists at the hybrid IAU Symposium 364. The methods in dynamics modeling of space objects have already reached a state of maturity, and their implementation provided a large number of important results pertaining to both the theory and their applications. The contributions cover the recent advances in the multi-scale dynamics of natural and artificial space objects from various perspectives, which will benefit graduate students and researchers working in the fields of celestial mechanics, astrodynamics, planetary sciences, applied mathematics and dynamical systems.

This volume brings together contributions from key speakers at the IAU Symposium 367, centred on innovation in astronomy education. Topics range from cultural astronomy and heritage to citizen science and inclusivity initiatives. Particular focus is given to how emerging technologies provide new opportunities to connect with budding astronomers.

IAU Symposium 359 brings together the active galactic nuclei (AGN) and galaxy evolution scientific communities, to share their knowledge on these processes. They address questions relating to gas acquisition, the fueling of supermassive black holes, AGN feedback processes and the role of a galaxy's environment on its evolution.

Recent observational results have demonstrated that a unified approach to the relationships between solar and stellar magnetism is necessary to advance our understanding of their magnetic fields. IAU S354 presents the recent advances and key problems of solar and stellar magnetic fields, and their impacts on planetary atmospheres.

A major goal of modern astrophysics is to understand how galaxies such as our Milky Way emerged from the primordial density fluctuations in the early Universe and how they evolved through cosmic time. IAU S352 gathers scientific contributions from theoretical and observational experts on galaxy evolution in the young Universe.

Masers are the microwave analogue of lasers. Astronomical sources of natural maser emission include the gas around forming and dying stars, and around supermassive black holes. These bright sources of microwaves are fascinating in their own right and provide unique abilities to probe details of astronomical sources and their environments.

The European Space Agency's Gaia mission is surveying the full sky, measuring the distances and ages of around a billion stars with unprecedented accuracy. IAU Symposium 330 reviews the first two and a half years of Gaia activities and discusses the scientific results derived from the first Gaia data release.

The variable activity of stars like our Sun on the one hand drives life-sustaining processes on planets but on the other hand can adversely impact planetary environments rendering them uninhabitable. IAU S328 provides expert reviews and topical, multi-disciplinary research for anyone interested in understanding star-planet interactions and habitability.

IAU Symposium 329 covers the impact of massive stars, which is felt across many areas of astrophysics, as they are tools to interpret the conditions and processes in different environments. In parallel, new observational data help constrain our theoretical models of massive star birth, evolution and death.

Astronomy has become data-driven in ways that are quantitatively and qualitatively different from the past. At this pivotal time, this volume brings together astronomers involved in surveys and large simulation projects, computer scientists, data scientists, and companies, to fruitfully exchange ideas, methods, software, and technical capabilities.

IAU S308 marks the centenary of the birth of the Russian cosmologist Yakov B. Zeldovich, whose seminal work paved the way towards understanding the complex web-like structure observed in our Universe. This volume synthesizes the insights obtained from observational and theoretical studies for researchers and students working in this vibrant field.

IAU S317 offers an updated view of the stellar halos of galaxies, from the local universe to more distant systems, discussing differences and similarities among them. It features reviews on state-of-the-art research in galactic archaeology and stellar halos, for researchers with interests encompassing stellar and galactic astrophysics.

Led by members of the IAU's Working Group in Astrostatistics and Astroinformatics, this timely volume addresses the intricate mathematical methods needed to extract scientific insights from large and complicated datasets. An essential text for both astronomers and statisticians, it provides a solid foundation to advance new research methods in cosmology.

IAU S307 presents a summary of new and innovative techniques used to investigate and understand the properties of massive stars, including asteroseismology, spectropolarimetry and interferometry, highlighting synergies between these new techniques and more classical methods. It benefits researchers and graduate students across a range of astronomical disciplines.

Highlighting recent advances in the field of asteroseismology, IAU Symposium 301 discusses seismic studies of all types of pulsating stars. Honouring Wojtek Dziembowski, a world leader in the study of pulsations, and containing many excellent reviews, this is an important reference source for researchers on solar and stellar pulsations.

IAU Symposium 302 provides an overview of the emerging field of stellar magnetism. Covering all stages of stellar evolution, this volume features the most recent advances achieved by major observatories (ground-based and space-borne) and massively-parallel 3D numerical simulations, benefiting astronomers interested in the latest observational and theoretical developments.

A record of the formal organisational and administrative proceedings of the IAU XXVIII General Assembly which took place in Beijing, China. Included in this volume is the welcome address given by Xi Jinping, now President of the People's Republic of China.

New telescopes spanning the full electromagnetic spectrum have enabled the study of supernovae and supernova remnants to advance at a breathtaking pace. IAU Symposium 296 covers all these advances for researchers and graduate students, focusing on the interactions of supernovae with their environments.

IAU S269 celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's largest moons. It examines our current knowledge of the Jupiter system, and considers how future space missions and instruments will improve our understanding of the potential for life in our Solar System and in the many extrasolar planetary systems.

IAU 282 is the product of the first official symposium to unite members of the exoplanet and binary star communities. Researchers discuss the state-of-the-art tools used to study stars, brown dwarfs and exoplanets in multiple-object systems and demonstrate how sophisticated modeling codes bridge the gap between theory and observations.

The first ever IAU Symposium to be held on the subject, reviews astronomical observations from Antarctica. Topics covered range from cosmic microwave background radiation to Antarctic stations and the future for astronomical research in Antarctica. This book is ideal for academic researchers and graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

A comprehensive and authoritative review of achievements in astronomy during 2010 to 2012, written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies. The reviews will appeal to colleagues in the same fields, as well as to students and researchers wanting an overview of modern astronomical research.

IAU S285 addresses studies of variability among the whole range of cosmic objects. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it covers both emerging transient phenomena and long-standing problems in variability. The results, research tools and visions presented here will help researchers and database managers collaborate in the exciting challenges of time-domain astronomy.

Detailing new results and covering a broad range of topics from the origin of solar activity to the latest observational techniques, IAU Symposium 273 brings together solar and stellar astronomers to present a unified view of the field.

In IAU S258 astrophysicists discuss the current state of the problem of estimating ages of stars and stellar populations. They describe efforts to better constrain the ages of stars through improved observations and physical models. The volume highlights where advances are being made and predicts what the near future offers.

IAU S276 provides a detailed snapshot of the state-of-the-art of the field fifteen years after the first extrasolar planet discovery announcement. This volume is an important reference for scientists and researchers, who will contribute to the frontier of research in the field during the next decade.

IAU Symposium 274 brings together leading experts to discuss recent observational, theoretical and experimental efforts in understanding the basic plasma processes in the Universe, from the primordial plasmas of the early Universe to stellar and laboratory plasmas. It emphasizes the importance of connecting astrophysical theory, observations, simulations and laboratory astrophysics.

Featuring results on the dynamical processes in stars and galaxies, IAU S271 provides a broad perspective of the observations, data analysis and theory, including numerical simulations, behind the common underlying processes in the field of nonlinear astrophysical dynamics.

IAU S260 examines the role of astronomy in the modern world and its links to culture and society. This book brings together experts and practitioners from a broad range of fields to address questions relevant to astronomy's potential contributions to education, development, culture and the arts.