Download or read book Astrophysical Ages and Time Scales written by Ted Von Hippel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation In February of 2001, researchers from around the world gathered in Hilo, Hawaii to discuss astrophysical ages and time scales. The 97 papers presented in this volume are organized into sections on the nature of time, precision timing in astronomy, planetary and debris disk systems, the galaxy and the local group, galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the universe. Abstracts of six additional papers also are included. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)