Published 1977 | Version v1
Book

The role of proper motions in determining the luminosity and density functions

Creators

  • 1. Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis (USA)

Description

Presents a criticism of authors who use luminosity and spectroscopic data with little consideration for proper motion, often producing ludicrous theories as a result. (J.K.A.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
D. Reidel.
Imprint Place
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
90-277-0850-9
Imprint Title
Highlights of astronomy. Volume 4. Part 2
Journal Page Range
p. 89-93.

Conference

Title
16. general assembly of the International Astronomical Union.
Dates
Aug 1976.
Place
Grenoble, France.

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
9369153
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DWARF STARS; GIANT STARS; LUMINOSITY; MILKY WAY; MOTION; PHOTOMETRY; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION
Descriptors DEC
DISTRIBUTION; GALAXIES; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; STARS