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Observing Variable Stars (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
Gerry A. Good
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Description for Observing Variable Stars (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
Paperback. Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. Variable star observing is the popular 'real science' activity for by amateur observers. This book provides the detail needed for newcomers and experienced astronomers alike. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, 428 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the ... Read more
Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852334987
SKU
V9781852334987
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