Observing variable stars, novae and supernovae
Auteur :
North, Gerald / James, Nick
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521820479
Date de publication :
28 oct. 2004
Dimensions :
25,4 x 19,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
731 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This complete practical guide 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. The book contains a CD-ROM packed with resources, including hundreds of light-curves and over 600 printable finder charts.