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Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them
James Mullaney
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Description for Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them
paperback. Suitable for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know and understand the details of exactly what they are looking at, this title presents detailed description of the objects, their physics and their evolution; and considers how to observe and record them successfully. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 131 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
You are holding in your hands, dear Reader, your passport to an exciting cosmic adventure – exploring the universe of double and multiple stars! These are the sky’s tinted jewels and waltzing couples, and they are waiting patiently in the darkness of night to dazzle and delight you. This is actually two books in one. The ?rst part surveys the current state of knowledge about double stars – how they are born, evolve and interact, their signi?cance in the cosmic scheme of things,and the valuable insights they provide into such fundamental matters as stellar masses and the ultimate fate of ... Read more
You are holding in your hands, dear Reader, your passport to an exciting cosmic adventure – exploring the universe of double and multiple stars! These are the sky’s tinted jewels and waltzing couples, and they are waiting patiently in the darkness of night to dazzle and delight you. This is actually two books in one. The ?rst part surveys the current state of knowledge about double stars – how they are born, evolve and interact, their signi?cance in the cosmic scheme of things,and the valuable insights they provide into such fundamental matters as stellar masses and the ultimate fate of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer United Kingdom
Number of pages
131
Condition
New
Series
Astronomers' Observing Guides
Number of Pages
131
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852337513
SKU
V9781852337513
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Reviews for Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them
James Mullaney's book Double and Multiple Stars and How to Observe Them exceeds what anyone has done with this topic before
by a whole qualitative level or two. Mullaney is one of the world's most experienced observers of double stars and "deep-sky objects." His writing is always clear, accurate and enthusiastic and this book is no exception. Double and Multiple Stars, ... Read more
by a whole qualitative level or two. Mullaney is one of the world's most experienced observers of double stars and "deep-sky objects." His writing is always clear, accurate and enthusiastic and this book is no exception. Double and Multiple Stars, ... Read more