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

Once considered objects of dubious existence, recent observations have provided overwhelming evidence in favour the presence of black holes. IAU S238 brought together observers and theoreticians working in black hole astrophysics to highlight and discuss similarities in the physics involved, review the subject, and report on recent results.

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.

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.

IAU S272 presents an overview of the latest research into active OB stars. Experts discuss the cutting-edge observations, state-of-the-art modeling and recently developed techniques that have improved our understanding of these objects. This is a useful resource for all those interested in extreme physical processes in active OB stars.

Highlights in Astronomy summarizes the vast panorama of astronomical research at the time of the IAU's triennial General Assembly in 2012. Research by the international astronomy community is presented through a combination of extended reviews and shorter, focused chapters. This authoritative collection will appeal to research astronomers and graduate students.

IAU S310 takes a broad look at the complexity of planetary systems, including their satellites and small bodies, in order to understand and model their physical processes. Intended for researchers and advanced students, this volume provides a valuable insight into the state-of-the-art research in this exciting interdisciplinary field.

IAU S309 presents contributions on the timely theme of spatially and energetically resolved properties of galaxies throughout cosmic history, including cutting-edge observational and computing technologies. This volume benefits astronomers and graduate students working in areas relating to galaxy formation and evolution, star formation, dust and stellar populations.

These Transactions complete the series of volumes covering the XXVII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union. They provide a record of the admission of new members, the Resolutions passed, and an account of the regular Business Meetings of the Executive Committee, the Divisions, Commissions and Working Groups.

IAU Symposium 263 provides a state-of-the-art review of icy bodies in the Solar System, a topic that is crucial to understanding processes involved in the Solar System's formation, the consequences for water on planets, and the habitable zones around other stars.

Scientists from 21 countries convened for the Colloquium Dynamics of Populations of Planetary Systems, sponsored by the International Astronomical Union, in Belgrade (Serbia and Monte Negro). This proceedings volume reviews current understanding of the field, and is a valuable resource for professional astronomers and planetary scientists.

The Sun and other stars eject large clouds of plasma and magnetic fields. They are accelerated to high speeds and then become capable of producing highly energetic charged particles and disrupting the magnetospheres of planets such as the Earth. This proceeding reflects recent attempts to understand these processes.

Over the last few decades, nuclear processes, radiation transfer, opacities and many other important physical processes have been incorporated in the modelling of stars. It has become clear that other associated physical processes are not well understood, and this volume investigates these focusing on convection, diffusion, rotation, and magnetic fields.

IAU S249 presents the latest theoretical and observational advances in exoplanet research. The volume reviews exoplanet detection and orbital determination techniques, the physics of planetary atmospheres, planet formation, migration and the dynamical evolution of protoplanetary disks. A useful reference for all research groups working in this exciting field.

IAU S248 reflects the state-of-the-art in the field of astrometry. In showing the latest achievements in ground-based astrometry and the progress of second-generation astrometric satellites, this volume demonstrates the ever growing role played by astrometry in understanding the Universe.

Galactic dynamics studies the motions of stars and gas in galaxies to understand their structure and evolution. New observations, from satellites such as Gaia, allow us to validate our theoretical models. These and other large data sets provide insights into how our Milky Way relates to the universe of galaxies.

IAU Symposium 312 brings together experts on high resolution observations, theoretical modelling and computational simulations, who present their research on star clusters, black holes and their interrelations, and gravitational wave astrophysics. This volume allows graduate students and researchers to access the current state of these fields.

IAU S243 reviews recent developments in understanding the structure and evolution of the star-disk interaction region in young stars. The latest observational results, computer simulations and theoretical developments are included, providing a unique review of this topic that is ideal for graduate students and researchers.

Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are an essential tool to understand the overall populations of asteroids and comets, to constrain the formation of the planetary system. This volume, IAU S236, concentrates on the specific techniques of observation and modeling which are effective for NEOs.

This volume addresses astronomy education and research in developing countries. It presents the state of astronomy education and research, and public outreach in major developing regions of the world. This volume will be useful resource for astronomers interested in promoting and supporting astronomy and space science around the world.

Planetary nebulae represent the brief transition between AGB stars and white dwarfs. They have played a key role in developing our understanding of atomic, molecular, dust and plasma processes in astrophysical environments. IAU S234 summarises current research on planetary nebulae, as reported in reviews by leading experts in the field.

Dwarf galaxies offer a valuable insight into the physical processes that govern galaxy formation and evolution at high redshift. These elusive stellar systems are helping astronomers to find answers to some of the most burning questions in extragalactic astronomy. These proceedings offer an exciting multidisciplinary collection of recent esearch results.

This volume reviews recent research in the field of quasar absorption line systems, from both observational and theoretical perspectives. Chapters cover topics from the galaxy-absorber connection, Lyman-alpha systems, abundances and dust, to models and numerical simulations concerning many of these aspects. A valuable resource for graduate students and professional astronomers.

IAU Symposium 270 reviews the latest techniques and results of numerical simulations relevant to interstellar gas dynamics and star formation. Topics range from dynamics to radiation and visualization, as applied to both local and cosmological problems. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in numerical astrophysics.

While observations of distant galaxies allow us to probe the cosmic past, only our own Galaxy provides a detailed fossil record that reveals its complete formation history. IAU S334 presents a summary of the astrometric, spectroscopic and photometric surveys that will unveil Milky Way's inner- and outermost regions.

More than ninety percent of stars will end their lives as white dwarfs. They are fascinating objects in their own right, but they also impact other areas of research, such as cosmology, extrasolar planets and fundamental physics. IAU S357 indicates the direction of white dwarf research for the next decade.

Perseus provides an outstanding case study for the exploring the physics of relativistic plasma and thermal gas, and the interplay between galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters. Chapters deal with the latest results covering theory, observations, and numerical simulations, spanning a wide range in physical scales and energy ranges.

Over the past decade, modelling the panchromatic emission of galaxies has become one of the key tools in measuring their properties. IAU S341 offers a broad overview of the state of the field from theoreticians, modellers, and observers, who present and discuss the current frontier in this field.

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.