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Sidereal Chromatics: Being a Re-Print, With Additions, From the Bedford Cycle of Celestial Objects, and Its Hartwell Continuation, on the Colours of Multiple Stars (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Therefore the number of red or reddish stars is double that of the bluish tinge, and that of the white stars is twice and a half greater than the red ones. The combination of a blue com panion with a coloured primary happens.
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Smyth was President of the Royal Geographical Society from 1849 to 1851
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1332432670
- ISBN 13 9781332432677
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages100
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of double stars, exploring the mysteries of their colours and how they appear to vary. The author traces the history of observation, starting with the ancients, who noticed only white or red stars, and comparing their findings to modern astronomers, who have discovered a much wider array of colours. The author meticulously examines the challenges in defining and recording star colours, highlighting the limitations of the human eye and the influence of telescopes and atmospheric conditions. The book also explores the intriguing possibility of changing colours in stars, drawing on observations of variable stars and the spectral analysis of light. Through a detailed analysis of the colours of specific double stars, the author presents a complex picture of the challenges and rewards of studying these celestial objects. The author's passion for this field shines through, making this a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the enduring quest to understand the universe around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332432677_0
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