Observing Variable Stars

Author : Gerry A. Good
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447100553

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Observing Variable Stars by Gerry A. Good Pdf

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 : Gerry A. Good
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1852334983

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Observing Variable Stars by Gerry A. Good Pdf

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
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521627559

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Observing Variable Stars by David H. Levy Pdf

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 : Gerald North,Nick James
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107636125

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Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae by Gerald North,Nick James Pdf

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 : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521608600

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David Levy's Guide to Variable Stars by David H. Levy Pdf

In this highly accessible book David Levy teaches the reader how variable stars work, and how to observe them.

Author : Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1986-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521333008

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The Study of Variable Stars Using Small Telescopes by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Pdf

The techniques of visual, photographic and photoelectric measurement of variable stars are accompanied by specific examples of the type of scientific results that can be and have been obtained.

Author : John R. Percy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139463287

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Understanding Variable Stars by John R. Percy Pdf

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 : Thomas R. Williams,Michael Saladyga
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139496346

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Advancing Variable Star Astronomy by Thomas R. Williams,Michael Saladyga Pdf

Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, the authors move chronologically through five eras of the AAVSO, discussing the evolution of its structure and purpose. Throughout the text, the main focus is on the thousands of individuals whose contributions have made the AAVSO's progress possible. Describing a century of interaction between amateur and professional astronomers, the authors celebrate the collaborative relationships that have existed over the years. As the definitive history of the first hundred years of the AAVSO, this text has broad appeal and will be of interest to amateur and professional astronomers, as well as historians and sociologists of science in general.

Author : Edward C. Pickering
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547133391

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A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars by Edward C. Pickering Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars" by Edward C. Pickering. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Martin Griffiths
Publisher : Springer
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030009045

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Observer's Guide to Variable Stars by Martin Griffiths Pdf

This book contains everything you need to know about variable stars -- stars whose brightness varies noticeably over time. The study of variable stars has been a particularly popular area of research for amateurs for many years; the material contained herein serves as both an introduction to amateur astronomers and a useful reference source for seasoned variable star observers. With its thorough, non-mathematical descriptions of variable stars and tips for how to see them, this book enables novices and experts alike to set off into the field and observe a wide range of delightful sights. It strikes a balance between easily visible objects that can be seen in any telescope or binoculars, and variable stars that are a direct challenge to those with large aperture equipment or access to photometric tools and methods. After helping the observer differentiate between variable star types, the author goes on to explain the skills needed to operate a telescope and other equipment, as well as how to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to photometrically record these celestial objects. Further, the book includes an observational guide to 50 objects for study, with finder charts and data about light curves for ease of identification, along with the stars’ celestial coordinates, magnitudes, and other pertinent information.

Author : Arne E. Henden
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387853529

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Variable Stars and How to Observe Them by Arne E. Henden Pdf

Variable stars have long been favourite targets for amateur astronomers. Nothing demonstrates the dynamic nature of our universe more than variable stars. They vary in brightness, either in a periodic fashion or in an irregular pattern. These can be as simple as eclipsing naked eye stars like beta Lyrae, or pulsating giants like Mira (which provide a yardstick for measuring the distance of other galaxies) or as extraordinary as variable stars that are destroying themselves, like SN1987A. The rate, period and form of variability tells us a great deal about the star itself ' its physical form, and the processes that drive the variability. Not only are variable stars interesting to observe and analyze, they are also the cornerstone of much of astronomy, yielding secrets of stellar interiors, distances to galaxies, and even demonstrating the basic expansion of the universe.Variable Stars, and How to Observe Them begins by looking at the physics ' the different types or variable star (and the reasons for the variability) ' and considers the different forms in detail. The second part of the book describes how amateur astronomers can make useful observations with a range of commercially-available instruments, from binoculars, through Dobsonians to larger instruments equipped with advanced CCD cameras.

Author : Frank M. Bateson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Variable stars
ISBN : UOM:39015042063514

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The Observation of Variable Stars by Frank M. Bateson Pdf

Author : American Association of Variable Star Observers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Variable stars
ISBN : HARVARD:32044048089395

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The Practical Observing of Variable Stars by American Association of Variable Star Observers Pdf

Author : Aavso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1878174320

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Manual for Visual Observing of Variable Stars by Aavso Pdf

Instructions on observing variable stars using the eye and binoculars/telescope, and on reporting observations to the American Association of Variable Star Observers' AAVSO International Database for use by researchers, educators, and students worldwide now and in the future.

Author : Charles Scovil,American Association of Variable Star Observers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UOM:39015058999999

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The AAVSO Variable Star Atlas by Charles Scovil,American Association of Variable Star Observers Pdf