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| Author | : Gerry A. Good |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781852334987 |
Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the book provides a highly detailed account of the various classes of variable star, with examples, illustrations and physical descriptions. The second section covers practical aspects of observing, everything from preparation and planning, through observing techniques, to data management and reduction.
| Author | : John R. Percy |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2007-05-24 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1139463284 |
This book was first published in 2007. Variable stars are those that change brightness. Their variability may be due to geometric processes such as rotation, or eclipse by a companion star, or physical processes such as vibration, flares, or cataclysmic explosions. In each case, variable stars provide unique information about the properties of stars, and the processes that go on within them. This book provides a concise overview of variable stars, including a historical perspective, an introduction to stars in general, the techniques for discovering and studying variable stars, and a description of the main types of variable stars. It ends with short reflections about the connection between the study of variable stars, and research, education, amateur astronomy, and public interest in astronomy. This book is intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, but is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers who can contribute to our understanding of these important stars.
| Author | : Gerald North |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2014-08-21 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1107636124 |
Gerald North's complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. Descriptions of the objects are accompanied by explanations of the background astrophysics, providing readers with real insight into what they are observing at the telescope. The main instrumental requirements for observing and estimating the brightness of objects by visual means and by CCD photometry are detailed, and there is advice on the selection of equipment. The book contains a CD-ROM packed with resources, including hundreds of light-curves and over 600 printable finder charts. Containing extensive practical advice, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for amateur astronomers of all levels, from novices to more advanced observers. Gerald North is a lifelong amateur astronomer. In addition to being a member of the British Astronomical Association since 1977, he is also the author of many books, including Advanced Amateur Astronomy (Cambridge, 1997) and Observing the Moon (Cambridge, 2000).
| Author | : Seth Carlo Chandler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 30 |
| Release | : 1887 |
| Genre | : Variable stars |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Gerry A. Good |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1447100557 |
Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the book provides a highly detailed account of the various classes of variable star, with examples, illustrations and physical descriptions. The second section covers practical aspects of observing, everything from preparation and planning, through observing techniques, to data management and reduction.
| Author | : David H. Levy |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 1998-04-16 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780521627559 |
David Levy's entertaining, well-researched book is aimed at the amateur enthusiast who likes to learn enjoyably. Beginning with advice on binoculars and telescopes, and how to observe the night sky effectively, the author goes on to describe thoroughly the field of variable star observation, a field in which amateurs have made important contributions. He shows how to interpret variations in light output in terms of the life of a star, from birth through to sometimes violent death. All of the major variable stars are described and classified, as well as other variable objects such as active galaxies, asteroids, comets and the sun. The book also contains a guide to the seasonal night sky. Throughout, practical observations serve to complement the text, producing an exciting, very readable introduction to this fascinating subject.
| Author | : Dorrit Hoffleit |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : P. Clay Sherrod |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2012-11-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0486152162 |
Concise, highly readable book discusses the selection, set-up, and maintenance of a telescope; amateur studies of the sun; lunar topography and occultations; and more. 124 figures. 26 halftones. 37 tables.
| Author | : Charles Scovil |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Edward Charles Pickering |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 154 |
| Release | : 1904 |
| Genre | : Variable stars |
| ISBN | : |
