The first and only atlas of physical double stars that can be viewed with amateur astronomical instruments. Completely rewritten, this new edition explains the latest research into double stars, and looks at the equipment, techniques and opportunities that will enable you to discover, observe and measure them. An essential reference for double star observers.
The first and only atlas of physical double stars that can be viewed with amateur astronomical instruments. Completely rewritten, this new edition explains the latest research into double stars, and looks at the equipment, techniques and opportunities that will enable you to discover, observe and measure them. An essential reference for double star observers.
Bruce MacEvoy is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and member of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. A lifelong astronomer and member of the Sonoma County Astronomical Society, he has studied double stars intensively since 2006. He has lectured on double star astronomy in California and Hawaii, developed database software to edit the Washington Double Star Catalog, and has observed over 5,300 double star systems from his observatory near Sebastopol, California. He was formerly a senior research psychologist with SRI International and Director of Research for Yahoo! He also curates one of the largest websites devoted to astronomical topics, www.handprint.com/ASTRO/.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface What are double stars? The binary orbit Double star dynamics Stellar mass and the binary life cycle The double star population Detecting double stars Double star catalogs Telescope optics Preparing to observe Helpful accessories Viewing challenges Next steps Appendices: target list Useful formulas Double star orbits Double star catalogs The Greek alphabet.
Preface What are double stars? The binary orbit Double star dynamics Stellar mass and the binary life cycle The double star population Detecting double stars Double star catalogs Telescope optics Preparing to observe Helpful accessories Viewing challenges Next steps Appendices: target list Useful formulas Double star orbits Double star catalogs The Greek alphabet.
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