Watching star birth from the Antarctic Plateau

N. F. H. Tothill, M. J. McCaughrean, C. K. Walker, C. Kulesa, A. Loehr, S. Parshley

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Astronomical instruments on the Antarctic plateau are very well suited to observing the formation of stars and their associated planetary systems since young stars emit their light at the wavelengths at which Antarctica offers the most striking advantages. Antarctic telescopes have already brought new insights into the physics of star formation and the molecular clouds where it occurs. During the International Polar Year (IPY), new sites will be opened up to astronomical exploitation, with the prospect of new capabilities in the drive to understand how stars and planets form.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSmithsonian at the Poles: Contributions to International Polar Year Science, 3-4 May 2007, Washington D.C., U.S.
    PublisherSmithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
    Pages381-386
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9780978846015
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventSmithsonian Institution -
    Duration: 3 May 2007 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceSmithsonian Institution
    Period3/05/07 → …

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