| Light Curves of Variable Stars: A Pictorial Atlas Revised Edition Contributor(s): Sterken, C. (Editor), Jaschek, C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521020247 ISBN-13: 9780521020244 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $58.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: This unique volume provides a complete reference on variable stars. It presents a wealth of typical light- and colour-curves to allow identification, together with a detailed and up-to-date description of each subclass. The editors, together with seven other world experts, have created a unique pictorial atlas of variable stars. In the first chapter they give a clear introduction to the nomenclature and classification of the light curves of variable stars, and to photometric systems. In the remaining chapters they provide a detailed account of each subclass: from eruptive, pulsating, rotating and cataclysmic variables, through to eclipsing-binary systems and X-ray binaries. Specific variable stars, types and classes of variables, together with key astrophysical terms can be quickly and easily located in the book by means of detailed object-name and subject indexes. This comprehensive and up-to-date volume provides an essential reference for all those interested in variable stars - from researchers and graduate students through to dedicated amateurs. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 523.844 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.90 lbs) 252 pages |
