Light Curves of Variable Stars

Light Curves of Variable Stars

Author: C. Sterken

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-10-28

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0521390168

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The most complete and up-to-date reference volume available on variable stars, their classification and properties.


Observing Variable Stars

Observing Variable Stars

Author: Gerry A. Good

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1447100557

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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.


The Study of Variable Stars Using Small Telescopes

The Study of Variable Stars Using Small Telescopes

Author: Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 1986-12-18

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780521333009

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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.


A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis

A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis

Author: Brian D. Warner

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-06-20

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 331932750X

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Tools for amateur astronomers who wish to go beyond CCD imaging and step into ‘serious’ science. The text offers techniques for gathering, analyzing, and publishing data, and describes joint projects in which amateurs and students can take part. Readers learn to recognize and avoid common errors in gathering photometry data, with detailed examples for analysis. Includes reviews of available software, with screen shots and useful tips.


Introduction to Astronomical Photometry

Introduction to Astronomical Photometry

Author: Edwin Budding

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-04-26

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780521847117

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Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy.


Non-Periodic Phenomena in Variable Stars

Non-Periodic Phenomena in Variable Stars

Author: L. Detre

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-12-20

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 940103057X

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From September 5 until September 9, 1968, the IVth Colloquium on Variable Stars was held in Budapest, Hungary. The Colloquium was organized by a committee consisting of G.H. Herbig (President), A. Boyarchuk, M.W. Feast, D. McNamara, J.E. Merrill, D.J.K. O'Connell, V. Tsessevich, W. Wenzel. The local organization was placed in the hands of a Committee consist ing of members of the Konkoly Observatory, Budapest: L. Detre (Chairman), 1. Almar, Julia Balazs-Detre, K. Barlai, M. Ill, S. Kany6, M. Lovas and of J. Kovacs (Hungarian Academy of Sciences). The Colloquium was attended by about 90 scientists representing Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, France, GDR, GFR, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Roumania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, U.S.A., U.S.S.R. As chairmen acted at the sessions: M.W. Feast, G.H. Herbig, J. Sahade, A. Boyarchuk, W. Wenzel, F.B. Wood and L. Rosino. The contents of the present volume parallel closely the programme of the individual sessions of the Colloquium.


Astronomical Photometry

Astronomical Photometry

Author: C. Sterken

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1992-04-30

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780792316534

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Small and large telescopes are being installed all around the world. Astronomers have thus acquired better access to more modern equipment; not in the least to photometers, which are very important tools for the contemporary observer. This development of higher quality and more sensitive equipment makes it very necessary to improve the accuracy of the measurements. This guide helps the astronomer and astronomy student to improve the quality of their photometric measurements and to extract a maximum of information from their observations. The book is based on the authors' observing experience, spending numerious nights behind various instruments at many different observatories.