Light Curves of Variable Stars: A Pictorial Atlas - Softcover

Sterken, C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521020247 ISBN 13: 9780521020244

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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

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Review

'In conclusion, this is an advanced (graduate/research) level text which should belong in all astronomy libraries, and really succeeds in its declared aim.' Phil Charles, Astronomy Now

' ... an extremely useful reference guide to both graduate students and the well informed amateur.' Gary Poyner, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

'What a splendid idea! This book fills a real gap in the literature and will be required reading for all those interested in variable stars ... This book should become a standard work.' Tim Lloyd Evans, The Observatory

' ... the book does contain some of the best available plotted variable star data ... a useful reference for a wide readership.' Irish Astronomical Journal

' ... a book of great value to all interested in variable stars ... I know that I shall be referring to my copy frequently and heartily recommend it.' Albert Jones, Southern Stars

'...the authors have complied a compendium of characteristic light curves to help classification...It is very handy to have all this information in one place.' American Association of Variable Star Observers Bookstore

Book Description

This unique volume provides the most complete and up-to-date reference to variable stars. It presents a wealth of typical light- and colour-curves to allow identification, a detailed and up-to-date description of each subclass, and includes detailed object-name and subject indexes. An essential reference for researchers, graduate students and dedicated amateur astronomers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521020247
• ISBN 13: 9780521020244
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252