This book is an account of the Harvard Astrophysical Conference, held in August 1898, which brought together leading astronomers and physicists from across the globe to discuss recent developments and future directions of astrophysics. The discussions focused on a wide range of topics, from the properties of the Sun and other stars, to the structure of the universe and the nature of dark matter. The insights gained from this conference have played a crucial role in shaping the field of astrophysics over the past century.
