{"product_id":"observing-variable-stars-novae-and-supernovae-9780521820479","title":"Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae () 9780521820479","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eObserving Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGerald North (Author), Nick James (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521820479, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e, published 28 October 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e242 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 19.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.731 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'North's book is a good starting place for an aspiring variable star observer.'  American Association of Variable Star Observers Bookstore\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVariable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. Descriptions of the objects are accompanied by explanations of the background astrophysics, providing readers with a real insight into what they are observing at the telescope. The main instrumental requirements for observing and estimating the brightness of objects by visual means and by CCD photometry are detailed, and there is advice on the selection of equipment. The book contains a CD-ROM packed with resources, including hundreds of light-curves and over 600 printable finder charts. Containing extensive practical advice, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for amateur astronomers of all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced observers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Foundations, federations and finder-charts\u003cbr\u003e 2. Variables in vision\u003cbr\u003e 3. Astrovariables reckoned\u003cbr\u003e 4. Photometry\u003cbr\u003e 5. Stars great and small\u003cbr\u003e 6. Variable beginnings\u003cbr\u003e 7. Clockwork pulsators\u003cbr\u003e 8. Less regular single-star variables\u003cbr\u003e 9. Eclipsing binary stars and novae\u003cbr\u003e 10. Cataclysmic and symbiotic systems\u003cbr\u003e 11. The extra-galactic realm\u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Popular%20astronomy%20\u0026amp;%20space%20%5BWNX%5D%22\"\u003eWNX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002682921240,"sku":"9780521820479","price":49.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521820479i_80fd40df-86be-41bc-bb64-fe8e4db5ca29.jpg?v=1691368376","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/observing-variable-stars-novae-and-supernovae-9780521820479","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}