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Observing variable stars, novae, and supernovae [Book] / Gerald North ; with accompanying CD-ROM by Nick James.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge, UK ; : Cambridge University Press, 2004.Description: xi, 230 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + CDISBN:
  • 0521820472
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 523.844 22
Other classification:
  • 523.844
Summary: Gerald North's 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 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 novices to more advanced observers. Gerald North is a lifelong amateur astronomer. In addition to being a member of the British Astronomical Association since 1977, he is also the author of many books, including Advanced Amateur Astronomy (Cambridge, 1997) and Observing the Moon (Cambridge, 2000).
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Books Books Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor 523.844 NOR-O (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 45155
Visual Materials/CDs/DVDs Visual Materials/CDs/DVDs Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor Electronic & Digital Collection 523.844 NOR-O BK45155 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan An accompanying material with the book having Accession Number 45155. BK0045155
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This book has one CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) as an accompanying material. And further information is available as an additional item with barcode BK0045155.

Gerald North's 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 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 novices to more advanced observers. Gerald North is a lifelong amateur astronomer. In addition to being a member of the British Astronomical Association since 1977, he is also the author of many books, including Advanced Amateur Astronomy (Cambridge, 1997) and Observing the Moon (Cambridge, 2000).

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