IAU Transactions are published as a volume corresponding to each
General Assembly. Volume A is produced prior to the Assembly and
contains Reports on Astronomy, prepared by each Commission President.
The intention is to summarize the astronomical results that have
affected the work of the Commission since the production of the previous
Reports up to a time which is about one year prior to the General
Assembly. Volume B is produced after the Assembly and contains accounts
of Commission Meetings which were held, together with other material.
The reports included in the present volume range from outline summaries
to lengthy compilations and references. Most reports are in English.