Astronomy in the society and culture of Estonia
Abstract
History and present state of astronomy in a small North-Eastern European country are considered. There is a rather big number (about 35) of professional astronomers in Estonia, including 21 IAU members. Through some outstanding persons, astronomy in Estonia has significant relations with the society. The same can be said about the culture. Well-developed astronomy has contributed into the cooperation of Estonia with the European Space Agency, and thus, has an indirect effect to the country's economy.
- Publication:
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The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture
- Pub Date:
- June 2011
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2011IAUS..260..528L
- Keywords:
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- astronomical folklore;
- history of astronomy;
- relations to the society;
- astronomy and culture;
- astronomy and economy