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Table of Contents - Volume 5 - Symposium S260 (The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture) - 2009

Editors: D. Valls-Gabaud and A. Boksenberg

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Walter Erdelen

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 1 - 3

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The role of astronomy in society and culture The role of astronomy in society and culture

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David Valls-Gabaud and Alexander Boksenberg

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 4 - 8

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Astronomical exploration and the public imagination Astronomical exploration and the public imagination

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Baruch S. Blumberg

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 9 - 15

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Perspectives on our cosmic habitat Perspectives on our cosmic habitat

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Martin J. Rees

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 16 - 21

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The growth of astrophysical understanding The growth of astrophysical understanding

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Martin Harwit

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 22 - 32

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The Big Bang, modern cosmology and the fate of the Universe: impacts upon culture The Big Bang, modern cosmology and the fate of the Universe: impacts upon culture

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Lawrence M. Krauss

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 33 - 38

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The Astronomy of Aboriginal Australia The Astronomy of Aboriginal Australia

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Ray P. Norris and Duane W. Hamacher

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 39 - 47

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The African Cultural Astronomy Project The African Cultural Astronomy Project

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Johnson O. Urama and Jarita C. Holbrook

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Scriptures, science and mythology: Astronomy in Indian cultures Scriptures, science and mythology: Astronomy in Indian cultures

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Rajesh Kochhar

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 54 - 61

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The relation of Babylonian astronomy to its culture and society The relation of Babylonian astronomy to its culture and society

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Hermann Hunger

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 62 - 73

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In search of cosmic order: Astronomy and culture in Ancient Egypt In search of cosmic order: Astronomy and culture in Ancient Egypt

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Juan Antonio Belmonte

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 74 - 86

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Astronomy and its role in ancient Mesoamerica Astronomy and its role in ancient Mesoamerica

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Ivan Šprajc

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 87 - 95

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Some notes on the Inka constellations Some notes on the Inka constellations

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Elluz Pacheco, Soraya Flores and Erwin Salazar

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 96 - 97

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Connecting Heaven and Man: The role of astronomy in ancient Chinese society and culture Connecting Heaven and Man: The role of astronomy in ancient Chinese society and culture

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Xiaochun Sun

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 98 - 106

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Ancient Chinese constellations Ancient Chinese constellations

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Junjun Xu

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Orientations of dolmens in Western Europe Orientations of dolmens in Western Europe

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Michael Hoskin

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 116 - 126

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The significance of the Sun, Moon and celestial bodies to societies in the Carpathian basin during the Bronze Age The significance of the Sun, Moon and celestial bodies to societies in the Carpathian basin during the Bronze Age

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Emília Pásztor

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 127 - 134

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The Antikythera Mechanism: The oldest mechanical universe in its scientific milieu The Antikythera Mechanism: The oldest mechanical universe in its scientific milieu

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Xenophon Moussas

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 135 - 148

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Islamic reception of Greek astronomy Islamic reception of Greek astronomy

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George Saliba

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 149 - 165

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Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture

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Harriet Nash and Dionisius A. Agius

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 166 - 171

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Kepler, Galileo and the birth of modern astronomy Kepler, Galileo and the birth of modern astronomy

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Owen Gingerich

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 172 - 181

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Early dynamical world models: A historical review Early dynamical world models: A historical review

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Helge Kragh

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 182 - 188

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Cosmology between two wars. Einstein's revolution and alternative models of the Universe Cosmology between two wars. Einstein's revolution and alternative models of the Universe

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Anna Curir

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Adjusting Astronomical Practices: The “Carte du Ciel”, the democratic rules and the circulation of opinions at the end 19th century Adjusting Astronomical Practices: The “Carte du Ciel”, the democratic rules and the circulation of opinions at the end 19th century

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Jérôme Lamy

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The creation of the International Astronomical Union as a result of scientific diplomacy The creation of the International Astronomical Union as a result of scientific diplomacy

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Arnaud Saint-Martin

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 202 - 206

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Sky observation and mythology: paths to an astronomical culture Sky observation and mythology: paths to an astronomical culture

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Victor Alves Alencar

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 207 - 212

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The question “Are we alone ?” in different cultures The question “Are we alone ?” in different cultures

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Jean Schneider

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 213 - 217

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The naming of minor planets: multicultural relationships The naming of minor planets: multicultural relationships

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Jean-Claude Merlin

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 218 - 224

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From Ancient to Modern: The role of astronomy as a cultural experience From Ancient to Modern: The role of astronomy as a cultural experience

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Margaret Austin

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Cultural heritage of astronomical observatories Cultural heritage of astronomical observatories

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 229 - 234

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Bosscha Observatory: Challenges as a scientific heritage of astronomy in Indonesia Bosscha Observatory: Challenges as a scientific heritage of astronomy in Indonesia

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Priscilla Epifania and Emanuel Sungging Mumpuni

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 235 - 240

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Astronomie, «arts» et artistes Astronomie, «arts» et artistes

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Suzanne Débarbat

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 241 - 247

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Science, art and geometrical imagination Science, art and geometrical imagination

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 248 - 273

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From Giza to the Pantheon: astronomy as a key to the architectural projects of the ancient past From Giza to the Pantheon: astronomy as a key to the architectural projects of the ancient past

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Giulio Magli

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 274 - 281

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Imagine a universe An artist's take on Astronomy Imagine a universe An artist's take on Astronomy

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Margherita Abbozzo

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Art and astronomy: my personal experience Art and astronomy: my personal experience

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Guellen

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A Universe on which to dwell A Universe on which to dwell

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Marea Atkinson

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 291 - 293

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The sky entities as represented in African literature The sky entities as represented in African literature

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Evelyn N. Urama

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 294 - 300

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Hebrew names of the planets Hebrew names of the planets

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Shay Zucker

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 301 - 305

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Hobbits, Hogwarts, and the Heavens: The use of fantasy literature and film in astronomy outreach and education Hobbits, Hogwarts, and the Heavens: The use of fantasy literature and film in astronomy outreach and education

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 5 / Symposium S260 / January 2009, pp 306 - 310

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