GETTING THE MEASURE OF STARS/Cooper & Walker/Astronomy/Variable Stars/NEW/HB/Ill

Description: Description: A well-illustrated and highly informative field guide to astronomy of variable stars and other objects, primarily using single-channel photometry. A handy introduction to the field of observational stellar astronomy Condition: Hardbound in pictorial cloth. Book is in new condition: Clean, tightly bound, crisp, and unmarked throughout. From the publisher’s promo: “Many years ago amateur astronomers made observations of equal quality to professionals and hence could participate in the intellectual challenge of advancing our knowledge of the universe. Throughout most of this century, how-ever, the cost and complexity of telescopes and instruments have generally precluded their contribution. With the advent of home computers and relatively cheap electronics, the pendulum has swung back and the time is now ripe for amateurs to join their professional colleagues in the excitement of discovery. Getting the Measure of the Stars aims to bridge the gap between the dedicated amateur and the fully fledged professional, who- both seek to understand the nature and evolution of the stars. The first part explains, in terms accessible to the layperson, how and why some stars have varying brightness, and what this variation can tell us about their physics and structure. The authors go on to discuss how to make brightness measurements, either by the unaided eye or by using photoelectric photometers. The accuracies of the various methods are discussed and the limitations on projects are described. The final section describes possible projects, the observations required, and what these would do to enhance our understanding of the stars and the Solar System. The authors combine a great deal of theoretical and observational expertise in this book. Getting the Measure of the Stars is a vital source of reference for those wishing to maximize their enjoyment and advantage from the use of small telescopes.“ CONTENTS: Preface; Foreword; Physics at All Sizes; Looking at Stars; The Structure of Stars—a first look at models; Evolving Stars; Radiation; Pulsating Stars; Binaries; Cataclysmic and Eruptive Variables; Minor Planets; Photometers and Photometry; Use of Data; Projects: The Brightest Stars; Stars in and near the Instability Gap; Variability in Binaries; Minor Planets and Comets; Two More Challenging Projects (F and Solar type stars; tests of General Relativity); Appendices: Reduction Procedures; Costs and Types of Equipment; Conceptual diagram of variable star astrophysics; List of stars Suitable for Projects; Further Reading; Addresses; Julian Dates; Summary Table of Variable Star Characteristics; Values of Constants; Glossary; Index. Biographical Note: Alan Cooper worked on low energy nuclear reactions at AERE, Harwell, and on very high energy nuclear reactions at CERN, Geneva and Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois. Since 1971 he has worked on rnultimedia courses on astrophysics and space technology at the Open University. He is currently helping to bring such topics to a wider audience through an interactive science center near Chicago. E Norman Walker worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory for 31 years until its closure as a working observatory. During this time he 'was author of over 50 research papers and produced some of the most accurate photometry ever obtained. During the last two years he has concentrated on developing the fiber-optic photometer and in founding a new charitable trust intended to act as a liaison` amateur and professional astronomers. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies.; If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding.; Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island

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