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Anthology of Visual Double Stars by Andrew James, Mike Swan and Robert W. Argyle (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101316629252
ISBN-139781316629253
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038838358
Product Key Features
Number of Pages482 Pages
Publication NameAnthology of Visual Double Stars
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
SubjectSky Observation, Astronomy
TypeTextbook
AuthorAndrew James, Mike Swan, Robert W. Argyle
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight48.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2018-061697
TitleLeadingAn
Reviews'This anthology was prepared by three expert amateur astronomers ... The book catalogs 175 double stars suitable for viewing with amateur equipment. For each pair it provides observed, calculated, and inferred properties, catalog number, historical records, modern measurements, observing advice, and more. The introductory chapters include one devoted to biographical profiles of historical and contemporary observers. This work belongs in the library of every high school or college with an astronomy club, or that offers astronomy classes with lab sections. It is a worthy, simpler supplement to lead author Argyle's Observing and Measuring Visual Double Stars.' S. P. Maran, Choice
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal523.8/41
Table Of Content1. Introduction; 2. Observing double stars; 3. Measurement techniques; 4. Observational double star groups; 5. Double star online resources; 6. Biographies of visual double star observers; 7. Myths, mysteries and one-offs; 8. A selection of double stars; 9. Double star catalogue in constellation order; 10. Introduction to the Catalogue; The Catalogue 1-175; Appendices; References; Index.
SynopsisModern telescopes of even modest aperture can show thousands of double stars. Many are faint and unremarkable but hundreds are worth searching out. Veteran double-star observer Bob Argyle and his co-authors take a close-up look at their selection of 175 of the night sky's most interesting double and multiple stars. The history of each system is laid out from the original discovery to what we know at the present time about the stars. Wide-field finder charts are presented for each system along with plots of the apparent orbits and predicted future positions for the orbital systems. Recent measurements of each system are included which will help you to decide whether they can be seen in your telescope, as well as giving advice on the aperture needed. Double star observers of all levels of experience will treasure the level of detail in this guide to these jewels of the night sky., Double-star observer Bob Argyle and co-authors share their selection of the night sky's most interesting double and multiple stars. For each system, they give its description, observational history, finder charts and orbital plots. Observers will treasure the detail in this guide to these jewels of the night sky.
LC Classification NumberQB821.A74 2019
Illustrated bySwan, Mike the
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