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Thomas R. Williams, Michael Saladyga |
Advancing Variable Star Astronomy |
OB0729 |
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David H. Levy |
David Levy's guide to variable stars |
OB0617 |
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Book |
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Gerry A. Good |
Observing variable stars |
024701 |
2003 |
Book |
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| 4 |
John R. Percy |
Understanding variable stars |
023825 |
2007 |
Book |
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| 5 |
KALER, JAMES B. |
Cambridge encyclopedia of stars |
021360 |
2006 |
Book |
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| 6 |
American Association of Variable Star Observers |
Hands-on astrophysics : Variable stars in science, math, and computer education |
019895 |
1997 |
Book |
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| 7 |
Svein Rosseland |
Pulsation theory of variable stars |
010109 |
1949 |
Book |
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| 8 |
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin |
Variable stars in the small magellanic cloud |
010108 |
1966 |
Book |
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| 9 |
M. Vetesnik |
Studies on the light changes of semiregular red variable stars |
008145 |
1987 |
Book |
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| 10 |
Horace A. Smith |
RR Lyrae stars |
012441 |
1995 |
Book |
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| Title | Advancing Variable Star Astronomy : The Centennial History of the American Association of Variable Star Observers |
| Author(s) | Thomas R. Williams, Michael Saladyga |
| Description | 1 online resource (xv, 432 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Abstract Note | Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, the authors move chronologically through five eras of the AAVSO, discussing the evolution of its structure and purpose. Throughout the text, the main focus is on the thousands of individuals whose contributions have made the AAVSO's progress possible. Describing a century of interaction between amateur and professional astronomers, the authors celebrate the collaborative relationships that have existed over the years. As the definitive history of the first hundred years of the AAVSO, this text has broad appeal and will be of interest to amateur and professional astronomers, as well as historians and sociologists of science in general |
| Contents Note | Part I. Pioneers in Variable Star Astronomy Prior to 1909: 1. The emergence of variable star astronomy: a need for observations; 2. A need for observers -- Part II. The Founding of the AAVSO: The William Tyler Olcott Era: 3. The amateur's amateur; 4. Amateurs in the service of science -- Part III. Recording and Classification: The Leon Campbell Era: 5. Leon Campbell to the rescue; 6. Formalizing relationships; 7. The Pickering Memorial Endowment; 8. Fading of the Old Guard; 9. Growing pains and distractions -- Part IV. The Service Bureau: The Margaret Mayall Era: 10. Learning about independence; 11. Eviction from Harvard College Observatory; 12. Actions and reactions; 13. In search of a home; 14. Survival on Brattle Street; 15. AAVSO achievements; 16. Breathing room on Concord Avenue -- Part V. Analysis and Science: The Janet Mattei Era: 17. The growth of a director; 18. Learning the ropes the hard way; 19. Managing with renewed confidence; 20. Expanding the scientific charter -- Part VI. Accelerating Observational Science: The Arne Henden Era: 21. Bridging the gap; 22. Accelerating the science: the Henden era begins -- Epilogue: A new century |
| Notes | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
4. VARIABLE STARS
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| Title | David Levy's guide to variable stars |
| Author(s) | David H. Levy |
| Description | 1 online resource (xiv, 262 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Abstract Note | Variable stars are fascinating objects to observe; found all over the sky, they change in brightness over time and can be seen with even the most basic of equipment. Variable star astronomy is one field in which amateur astronomers can still make significant contributions to science and in this highly accessible book David Levy teaches the reader how variable stars work, and how to observe them. Using simple, non-technical terms he explains how to get started with electronic (or CCD) observing, as well as how to observe variable stars through a small telescope or binoculars. Including a section on Southern hemisphere stars, the book covers various types of object that can be observed by amateur astronomers, including more exotic phenomena like gamma ray bursts, blazars, and polars. This book will serve to motivate anyone with even a basic interest in astronomy to begin observing these fascinating objects |
| Contents Note | Part I: Getting to know the sky -- Beginning with the Big Dipper -- Magnitude, color, and distance -- A word on binoculars and telescopes -- Learning to see -- Part II: Getting to know the variables -- Meeting the family -- Getting started with Cepheids -- Algol, the demon of autumn -- How to estimate a variable -- Names and records -- How your observations help us understand a variable star -- Observing hints -- Observing with CCDs -- Stately and wonderful -- Stars of challenge -- Bright, easy, and interesting -- Betelgeuse: easy and hard -- Not too regular -- Nova? What nova? -- Supernovae -- Clyde Tombaugh's star and the family of cataclysmic variables -- A nova in reverse? -- RU Lupi? -- Orion, the star factory -- Other variable things -- The sun -- Part III: Suggested variables for observation throughout the year -- Introduction -- January, February, March -- April, May, June -- July, August, September -- October, November, December -- Southern sky notes -- Part IV: A miscellany -- Stars and people -- "Hands-on astrophysics" and the next generation -- Going further -- Glossary and abbreviations |
| Notes | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
3. VARIABLE STARS
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| Title | Observing variable stars |
| Author(s) | Gerry A. Good |
| Publication | London, Springer-Verlag, 2003. |
| Description | viii, 284 p. |
| Series | (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) |
| Abstract Note | Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the book provides a highly detailed account of the various classes of variable star, with examples, illustrations and physical descriptions. The second section covers practical aspects of observing, everything from preparation and planning, through observing techniques, to data management and reduction. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781852334987 : Euro 39.95(PB) |
| Classification | 524.33
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| Keyword(s) | 1. AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
2. STARS, VARIABLE
3. VARIABLE STARS
4. VARIABLE STARS - OBSERVATION
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| Item Type | Book |
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Call# | Status | Issued To | Return Due On | Physical Location |
| 024701 |
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| Title | Understanding variable stars |
| Author(s) | John R. Percy |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2007. |
| Description | xxi, 350p. |
| Abstract Note | Variable stars are those that change brightness. Their variability may be due to geometric processes such as rotation, or eclipse by a companion star, or physical processes such as vibration, flares, or cataclysmic explosions. In each case, variable stars provide unique information about the properties of stars, and the processes that go on within them. This book provides a concise overview of variable stars, including a historical perspective, an introduction to stars in general, the techniques for discovering and studying variable stars, and a description of the main types of variable stars. It ends with short reflections about the connection between the study of variable stars, and research, education, amateur astronomy, and public interest in astronomy. This book is intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, but is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers who can contribute to our understanding of these important stars.
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| ISBN,Price | 9780521232531 : UKP 35.00(HB) |
| Classification | 524.33
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ECLIPSING VARIABLE STARS
2. ERUPTIVE VARIABLE STARS
3. PULSATING VARIABLE STARS
4. ROTATING VARIABLE STARS
5. STARS
6. VARIABLE STARS
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| Item Type | Book |
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Call# | Status | Issued To | Return Due On | Physical Location |
| 023825 |
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524.33/PER/023825 |
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| Title | Hands-on astrophysics : Variable stars in science, math, and computer education |
| Author(s) | American Association of Variable Star Observers |
| Publication | Cambridge, Massachusetts, American Association of Variable Star Observers, 1997. |
| Description | 250p. |
| Contents Note | Contents:
1. Manual with 3 inch D-ring binder
2. Two printed manual materials
Dividers, Prefactory Pages (white), Evaluation form (yellow), Teacher pages (blue),
Student pages and appendices (white), software documentation (appendix),
VSTAR, HOAENTER, HOAFUN
3. Star chart folder - Instructions for using star charts, 45 star charts for 15 stars
Star print folder, 14 prints of Cygnus starfields
4. 31 slides (in two transparent slidesheets)
5. One video cassette with three segments:
a) Backyard Astronomy
b) Variable Stars
c) How to observe variable stars
6. Set of 3 diskettes,
1 diskette with three PC software programs:
VSTAR, HOAENTER, HOAFUN
2. 2 diskettes with VSTAR data (607,458 observations for 46 variable stars)
Accompayning: Manual with 3-inch D-ring binder, Star Chart Folder, Star Print Folder, 31 slides (in two transparent slidesheets), one Videocassette, Set of 3 diskettes. |
| ISBN,Price | 1878174258 : USD 199.95 |
| Classification | 52
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. VARIABLE STARS
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| Item Type | Book |
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Call# | Status | Issued To | Return Due On | Physical Location |
| 019895 |
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IS017: Muktangan Vidnyan Shodhika, C/O Samir Dhurde |
31/Mar/2005 |
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