Abstract In this paper we retrace the course of near-Earth astronomy from its beginnings.We emphasize the problem of space debris, which has arisen somewhat unexpectedly, and only keeps on growing and growing.We also cast a glance over the conferences, held by our Institute biennially.

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近地天文学 20 年。研究太阳系的小天体和空间碎片。一切是如何开始的

摘要 本文回顾了近地天文学的发展历程。我们强调空间碎片问题，这个问题出现的有点出乎意料，而且还在不断增长和增长。我们还浏览了由近地天文学举办的会议。我们的研究所每两年一次。