Advancing the Physics of Cosmic Distances (IAU S289) - Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia

IAU Symposium 289 explores methods for defining distances in space, including trigonometry, applications based on general relativistic effects, and more exotic techniques. This volume provides a snapshot of the field of distance measurement, offering up-to-date results, a cutting-edge account of recent progress, and discussion of the remaining pitfalls and uncertainties.