Understanding Variable Stars (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521232531)

Variable stars are those that change brightness. They come in many varieties, but each one provides important information about the star: its properties, its internal structure, and its evolution. 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. Intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, it is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers.

Author: John R. Percy
ISBN-10: 0521232538
ISBN-13: 9780521232531
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/24/2007
Pages: 374
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.30w x 1.10d