| Understanding Variable Stars Contributor(s): Percy, John R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521232538 ISBN-13: 9780521232531 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Variable stars are those that change brightness. They come in many varieties, but each one provides important information about the star: its properties, its internal structure, and its evolution. 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. Intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, it is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.844 |
| LCCN: 2007279880 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.3" W x 10.1" (1.90 lbs) 374 pages |
