Light Curves of Variable Stars
A Pictorial Atlas

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

C. Sterken (Edited by), C. Jaschek (Edited by)

9780521020244, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 September 2005

252 pages, 185 b/w illus. 13 tables
24.4 x 17 x 1.3 cm, 0.41 kg

'…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

This unique volume provides a complete reference on variable stars. It presents a wealth of typical light- and colour-curves to allow identification, together with a detailed and up-to-date description of each subclass. The editors, together with seven other world experts, have created a unique pictorial atlas of variable stars. In the first chapter they give a clear introduction to the nomenclature and classification of the light curves of variable stars, and to photometric systems. In the remaining chapters they provide a detailed account of each subclass: from eruptive, pulsating, rotating and cataclysmic variables, through to eclipsing-binary systems and X-ray binaries. Specific variable stars, types and classes of variables, together with key astrophysical terms can be quickly and easily located in the book by means of detailed object-name and subject indexes. This comprehensive and up-to-date volume provides an essential reference for all those interested in variable stars - from researchers and graduate students through to dedicated amateurs.

List of contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Eruptive variables
3. Pulsating variables
4. Rotating variables
5. Cataclysmic (explosive and nova-like) variables
6. Eclipsing binary systems
7. X-ray binaries
References
Addresses of interest
Abbreviations of constellation names
Julian dates
Compendium of variable star newsletters
Subject index
Object index.

Subject Areas: Astrophysics [PHVB]