Getting the Measure of the Stars - Rilegato

Cooper, W.A.; Walker, E.N.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0852748302 ISBN 13: 9780852748305

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 1989

Riassunto

Many years ago amateur astronomers made observations of equal quality to professionals and hence could participate in the intellectual challenge of advancing our knowledge of the universe. Throughout most of this century, however, the cost and complexity of telescopes and instruments have generally precluded their contribution. With the advent of home computers and relatively cheap electronics, the pendulum has swung back and the time is now ripe for amateurs to join their professional colleagues in the excitement of discovery.

Getting the Measure of the Stars bridges the gap between dedicated amateurs and fully fledged professionals, both who seek to understand the nature and evolution of the stars. In terms accessible to the layperson, the first part explains how and why some stars have varying brightness, and what this variation can tell us about their physics and structure. The authors go on to discuss how to make brightness measurements, either by the unaided eye or by using photoelectric photometers. The book also discusses the accuracies of various methods and the limitations on projects. The final section describes possible projects, the observations required, and what these would do to enhance our understanding of the stars and the solar system. Incorporating a great deal of theoretical and observational expertise, this book is a vital source of reference for those wishing to maximize their enjoyment from the use of small telescopes.

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Contenuti:

Preface
Foreword by P. Moore and D. Stickland

PATTERNS, STRUCTURES, PROBLEMS
Physics at All Sizes
Looking at the Stars
The structure of Stars-A First Look at Models
Evolving Stars
Radiation-A Pause for Reflection
Pulsating Stars
Binaries
Cataclysmic and Eruptive Variables
Minor Planets

PHOTOMETERS AND PHOTOMETRY
Photometers and Photometry
Use of Data

PROJECTS
Projects: Introduction
The Brightest Stars
Stars along the Instability Strip
Variability in Binaries
Minor Planets and Comets
Two More Challenging Projects

APPENDICES
Reduction Procedures
Cost and Types of Equipment
Conceptual Diagram of Variable Star Astrophysics
Lists of Stars Suitable for Projects
Further Reading
Addresses
Julian Dates
Summary Table of Variable Star Characteristics
Values of Constants

Glossary
Index

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Book by Cooper WA Walker EN

Su questa edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0852748302
• ISBN 13: 9780852748305
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 306