Thursday, May 16, 2013
UAO-DLR Asteroid Survey
The UAO – DLR Asteroid Survey (UDAS), also known as the Uppsala-DLR Asteroid Survey, is a dedicated programme to search for and follow up asteroids and comets, with special emphasis on near-Earth objects (NEOs) in co-operation and support of global efforts in NEO-research, initiated by the Working Group on Near-Earth Objects (WGNEO) of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), and the Spaceguard Foundation. It is a kind of follow-on programme to ODAS, which had to close due to lack of further financial support. It should also not be confused with the Uppsala-DLR Trojan Survey (UDTS), which was conducted a few years before UDAS was launched.
Uppsala Municipality
Uppsala Municipality (Uppsala kommun) is a municipality in Uppsala County in east central Sweden. Uppsala has a population of 200,032 (November 23, 2011). Its seat is located in the university city of Uppsala.
Uppsala Municipality was created through amalgamations taking place during the late sixties and the early seventies. There are about thirty original local government units combined in the present municipality. A split took place in 2003, when Knivsta Municipality was formed.
Uppsala Municipality was created through amalgamations taking place during the late sixties and the early seventies. There are about thirty original local government units combined in the present municipality. A split took place in 2003, when Knivsta Municipality was formed.
UESAC
The Uppsala-ESO Survey of Asteroids and Comets (UESAC) took place in 1992–1993. A large number of asteroids were investigated. Over 15,000 positions were detected, and orbits were calculated for 2500. As of 2006, a total of 1002 new asteroids were discovered and numbered in the process, ranging from 6102 Visby to (120498) 1993 FD53. More may yet be added as their orbits are confirmed.
The observations were taken from the European Southern Observatory in Chile, and the Anglo-Australian Observatory in Australia. Details were published in 1996.
The observations were taken from the European Southern Observatory in Chile, and the Anglo-Australian Observatory in Australia. Details were published in 1996.
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
MORE PICTURES OF THE CATHERDRAL
Tomb of King Gustav Vasa and his consorts at Uppsala Cathedral.
The nave.
Uppsala Cathedral
(Swedish: Uppsala domkyrka) is a cathedral located centrally in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. It dates back to the late 13th century and at a height of 118.7 m is the tallest church building in Scandinavia. Originally built under Roman Catholicism and used for coronations of the Swedish monarch, since the Protestant Reformation, it has been controlled by the Lutheran Church of Sweden. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, the primate of Sweden.
Uppsala County ]
(Uppsala län) is a county or län on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders the counties of Stockholm, Södermanland, Västmanland, Gävleborg, and the Baltic Sea.
Uppsala University
(Swedish: Uppsala universitet) is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Sweden, founded in 1477.[3] It ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe[4] in international rankings
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Uppsala
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| Coordinates: 59°51′29″N 17°38′41″E / 59.85806°N 17.64472°ECoordinates: 59°51′29″N 17°38′41″E / 59.85806°N 17.64472°E | ||
| Country | Sweden | |
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| Province | Uppland | |
| County | Uppsala County | |
| Municipality | Uppsala Municipality | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • Total | 48.77 km2 (18.83 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 140,454 | |
| • Density | 2,880/km2 (7,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 75x xxx | |
| Area code(s) | +46(0) 18 | |
| Website | http://www.uppsala.se | |
CLIMATE
Climate data for Uppsala Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °C (°F) 10.2
(50.4) 11.9
(53.4) 17.4
(63.3) 26.8
(80.2) 32.8
(91) 34.5
(94.1) 37.4
(99.3) 34.3
(93.7) 27.8
(82) 22.0
(71.6) 14.3
(57.7) 12.4
(54.3) 37.4
(99.3) Average high °C (°F) −0.3
(31.5) 0.1
(32.2) 3.8
(38.8) 10.1
(50.2) 16.4
(61.5) 19.8
(67.6) 22.7
(72.9) 21.2
(70.2) 15.9
(60.6) 9.7
(49.5) 4.0
(39.2) 0.7
(33.3) 10.34
(50.63) Daily mean °C (°F) −2.7
(27.1) −2.8
(27) 0.2
(32.4) 5.2
(41.4) 10.9
(51.6) 14.7
(58.5) 17.7
(63.9) 16.2
(61.2) 11.4
(52.5) 6.5
(43.7) 1.8
(35.2) −1.7
(28.9) 6.45
(43.62) Average low °C (°F) −5.6
(21.9) −6.2
(20.8) −3.3
(26.1) 0.4
(32.7) 5.1
(41.2) 9.4
(48.9) 12.5
(54.5) 11.5
(52.7) 7.3
(45.1) 3.3
(37.9) −0.8
(30.6) −4.4
(24.1) 2.43
(36.38) Record low °C (°F) −39.5
(−39.1) −30.9
(−23.6) −32.1
(−25.8) −22.4
(−8.3) −11.8
(10.8) −4.1
(24.6) −1.0
(30.2) −0.9
(30.4) −5.2
(22.6) −16.2
(2.8) −23.6
(−10.5) −28.2
(−18.8) −39.5
(−39.1) Precipitation mm (inches) 39.3
(1.547) 29.7
(1.169) 32.6
(1.283) 31.7
(1.248) 38.7
(1.524) 61.0
(2.402) 65.1
(2.563) 73.6
(2.898) 52.4
(2.063) 53.1
(2.091) 52.9
(2.083) 45.6
(1.795) 575.7
(22.665) Snowfall cm (inches) 20.8
(8.19) 28.0
(11.02) 5.1
(2.01) 1.7
(0.67) 0.0
(0) 0.0
(0) 0.0
(0) 0.0
(0) 0.0
(0) 1.7
(0.67) 9.2
(3.62) 41.3
(16.26) 107.8
(42.44) Avg. snowy days 10.0 11.0 2.0 2.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 5.3 18.3 49.6 % humidity 87.0 84.7 78.7 69.7 65.6 68.7 71.1 76.4 81.3 86.0 89.7 89.7 78.9 Mean monthly sunshine hours 35.4 70.3 126.2 175.0 253.8 267.8 247.5 204.6 143.5 89.7 43.5 26.6 1,683.8 Source: [5]
(50.4)
(53.4)
(63.3)
(80.2)
(91)
(94.1)
(99.3)
(93.7)
(82)
(71.6)
(57.7)
(54.3)
(99.3)
(31.5)
(32.2)
(38.8)
(50.2)
(61.5)
(67.6)
(72.9)
(70.2)
(60.6)
(49.5)
(39.2)
(33.3)
(50.63)
(27.1)
(27)
(32.4)
(41.4)
(51.6)
(58.5)
(63.9)
(61.2)
(52.5)
(43.7)
(35.2)
(28.9)
(43.62)
(21.9)
(20.8)
(26.1)
(32.7)
(41.2)
(48.9)
(54.5)
(52.7)
(45.1)
(37.9)
(30.6)
(24.1)
(36.38)
(−39.1)
(−23.6)
(−25.8)
(−8.3)
(10.8)
(24.6)
(30.2)
(30.4)
(22.6)
(2.8)
(−10.5)
(−18.8)
(−39.1)
(1.547)
(1.169)
(1.283)
(1.248)
(1.524)
(2.402)
(2.563)
(2.898)
(2.063)
(2.091)
(2.083)
(1.795)
(22.665)
(8.19)
(11.02)
(2.01)
(0.67)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0.67)
(3.62)
(16.26)
(42.44)
Geography
Only some 70 km (43 mi) or 40 minutes by train from the capital, many Uppsala residents work in Stockholm. The train to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport takes only 17 minutes, rendering the city easily accessible by air.
The commercial centre of Uppsala is quite compact. The city has a distinct town and gown divide with clergy, royalty and academia historically residing on the river's western shore, somewhat separated from the rest of the city, and the ensemble of cathedral, castle and university buildings has remained mostly undisturbed until today. While some beautiful buildings remain on the periphery of the central core, retail commercial activity is geographically focused on a small number of blocks around the pedestrianized streets and main square on the eastern side of the river, an area that was subject to a large-scale metamorphosis during the economically booming years in the 1960s in particular. During recent decades, a significant part of retail commercial activity has shifted to shopping malls and stores situated in the outskirts of the city. Meanwhile, the built-up areas have expanded greatly, and some suburbanization has taken place.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Uppsala was originally located a few kilometres to the north, at a location now known as Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala). Today's Uppsala was then called Östra Aros. (Old) Uppsala was, according to medieval writer Adam of Bremen, the main pagan centre of Sweden, and the Temple at Uppsala contained magnificent idols of the Æsir gods.[2][3]
As a replacement for the Scandinavian gods, Uppsala was made into a strong Christian centre. A bishop was soon consecrated, and in 1164 Uppsala was made into an archdiocese, with Stefan, a monk from Alvastra Abbey, being consecrated the first Archbishop of Uppsala and primate of Sweden.
The present-day Uppsala was at that time known as Östra Aros and was a port town of Gamla Uppsala. In 1274, Östra Aros overtook Gamla Uppsala as the main regional centre, and when the cathedral of Gamla Uppsala burnt down, the archbishopric was moved to Östra Aros, where the impressive Uppsala Cathedral was erected; it was inaugurated in 1435. The cathedral is built in the Gothic style and is one of the largest in northern Europe, with towers reaching 118.70 metres.
Uppsala in the 18th century
Uppsala is the site of the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. Carolus Linnaeus, one of the renowned scholars of Uppsala University, lived in the city for many years, and both his house and garden can still be visited. Uppsala is also the site of the 16th century Uppsala Castle.[4] The city was severely damaged by a fire in 1702. Historical and cultural treasures were also lost, as in many Swedish cities, from demolitions during the 1960s and 1970s, but many historic buildings remain, especially in the western part of the city. The arms with the lion can be traced from 1737. It has been modernized several times since, most recently in 1986. The meaning of the lion is not certain but is likely connected to the royal lion, also depicted on the Coat of Arms of Sweden.
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala
As a replacement for the Scandinavian gods, Uppsala was made into a strong Christian centre. A bishop was soon consecrated, and in 1164 Uppsala was made into an archdiocese, with Stefan, a monk from Alvastra Abbey, being consecrated the first Archbishop of Uppsala and primate of Sweden.
The present-day Uppsala was at that time known as Östra Aros and was a port town of Gamla Uppsala. In 1274, Östra Aros overtook Gamla Uppsala as the main regional centre, and when the cathedral of Gamla Uppsala burnt down, the archbishopric was moved to Östra Aros, where the impressive Uppsala Cathedral was erected; it was inaugurated in 1435. The cathedral is built in the Gothic style and is one of the largest in northern Europe, with towers reaching 118.70 metres.
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala
Uppsala (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈɵpːˈsɑːla]; older spelling Upsala) is the capital of Uppsala County and the fourth largest city of Sweden. It had 140,454 inhabitants in 2010.[1]
Located 71 km (44.1 miles) north of the capital Stockholm, it is also the seat of the Uppsala Municipality. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the ecclesiastical centre of Sweden, being the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is the oldest centre of higher education in Scandinavia
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala
Located 71 km (44.1 miles) north of the capital Stockholm, it is also the seat of the Uppsala Municipality. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the ecclesiastical centre of Sweden, being the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is the oldest centre of higher education in Scandinavia
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppsala
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