Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium: Panel Reports

	Summary of Panel Findings and Recommendations,	282
	Description of Theoretical Astrophysics,	285
	The New Theorist,	285
	Successes of the Previous Decade,	287
	Theory Challenges Tied to Priority Missions and Projects,	293
	Introduction,	293
	Examples of Theory Challenges,	294
	Computational Threads in Theory Challenges,	301
	The National Virtual Observatory,	303
	Motivation for the NVO,	303
	Major Aspects of the Virtual Observatory,	306
	Project Scope, Structure, and Time Line,	310
	National Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Astrophysics,	312
	Right-Sizing Theory Support,	314
	Institutional Issues for Theoretical Astrophysics,	317
	Unique Role for the Department of Energy,	317
	Institutes for Visiting Theorists,	319
	High-Performance Computing,	320
	Acronyms and Abbreviations,	322
7	REPORT OF THE PANEL ON ULTRAVIOLET, OPTICAL, AND INFRARED ASTRONOMY FROM SPACE	327
	Summary,	328
	Major Missions,	328
	Moderate Missions,	329
	Small Missions,	330
	Technology Development,	331
	Science Opportunities,	332
	Assumed Facilities,	336
	The Hubble Space Telescope,	336
	The Space Interferometry Mission,	337
	Recommended New Initiatives,	339
	Major Missions,	339
	Moderate Missions,	352
	Small Missions,	367
	Technology for the Future,	369
	Energy-Sensitive UV/Optical Detectors,	369
	Refrigerators,	370
	Spacecraft Communications,	371
	Ultralightweight (“Gossamer”) Optics,	372
	Acronyms and Abbreviations,	372