This book "provides, for those with access to even a modest telescope and CCD camera, all the information needed to take part in the scientific study of asteroids and variable stars." Ships same or next business day. Slight slant to spine. Minimal edge wear. Tiny bump on spine tail. Covers slightly turn up at fore-edges. Overall, pages are tight, bright, and clean. ; Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series; Charts and Graphs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 298 pages.

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Title: A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis
Publisher: Springer, New York
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0387293655
ISBN 13: 9780387293653
Binding: Softcover
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
Condition: Near Fine

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Tools for amateur astronomers who wish to go beyond CCD imaging and step into 'serious' science. The text offers techniques for gathering, analyzing, and publishing data, and describes joint projects in which amateurs and students can take part. Readers learn to recognize and avoid common errors in gathering photometry data, with detailed examples for analysis. Includes reviews of available software, with screen shots and useful tips.

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Brian Warner has been an astronomer for 40 years. He ran the Minor Planet Observer for ten years, and has contributed more than 60 papers to the Minor Planet Bulletin, along with regular articles. He lives in Colorado, USA.

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