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""Compendium of Practical Astronomy"" is a revised and enlarged English version of the fourth edition of G. Roth's handbook for stargazers. In three volumes 28 carefully edited articles, aimed especially at amateur astronomers and students and teachers of astronomy in high schools and colleges, cover the length and breadth of practical astronomy. Volume I contains information on modern instrumentation and reduction techniques, including spherical astronomy, error estimations, telescope mountings, astro-photography, and more. Volume 2 covers the planetary system, with contributions on artificial satellites, comets, the polar aurorae, and the effects of the atmosphere on observational data. Volume 3 is devoted to stellar objects, variable stars and binary stars in particular. An introduction to the astronomical literature and a comprehensive chapter on astronomy education and instructional aids should make the Compendium a useful complement to any college library, in addition to its being interesting reading for all practical astronomers.

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Author:   Günter D. Roth ,  H.J. Augensen ,  H.J. Augensen ,  W.D. Heintz
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.655kg
ISBN:  

9783540548867

ISBN 10:   3540548866
Pages:   321
Publication Date:   07 October 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

of Volume 3.- 24 The Stars.- 24.1 The Positions of the Stars.- 24.2 Stellar Magnitudes and Colors.- 24.3 Trigonometric Determination of Distances to Nearby Stars.- 24.4 Absolute Magnitudes and Distance Moduli.- 24.5 Stellar Spectral Types.- 24.6 The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram.- 24.7 Luminosity Classes.- 24.8 Two-Color Diagrams.- 24.9 Bolometric Magnitudes.- 24.10 Stellar Diameters.- 24.11 Stellar Temperatures.- 24.12 Stellar Masses.- 24.13 Energy Generation and Lifetime.- 24.14 The Chemical Composition of the Stars.- 24.15 The Evolution of Stars with Time.- 24.16 Subjects for Amateur Observations.- References.- 25 Variable Stars.- 25.1 Introduction.- 25.1.1 Initial Discoveries.- 25.2 Nomenclature and Classification.- 25.2.1 Nomenclature.- 25.2.2 Classification.- 25.3 Eclipsing Variables.- 25.3.1 The Structure of Close Binaries.- 25.3.2 Classification and Analysis of Light Curves.- 25.3.3 Detached Systems.- 25.3.4 Ellipsoidal Variables.- 25.3.5 RS CVn Systems.- 25.3.6 Semi-detached Systems.- 25.3.7 Contact Systems.- 25.4 Pulsating Variables.- 25.4.1 The Physics of Radial Pulsations.- 25.4.2 The Period-Luminosity Relation; Cepheids as Distance Indicators.- 25.4.3 Periods and Light Curves.- 25.4.4 Non-radially Pulsating Stars.- 25.4.5 R Coronae Borealis Stars.- 25.4.6 Pulsating Variables in the Galaxy.- 25.4.7 Semi-regular and Irregular Variables.- 25.5 Rotating Variables.- 25.5.1 Magnetic Variables (?2 Canum Venaticorum Stars).- 25.5.2 BY Draconis Stars (Spotted Stars).- 25.5.3 Radio Pulsars.- 25.6 Eruptive Variables.- 25.6.1 Supernovae.- 25.6.2 Cataclysmic Variables.- 25.6.3 X-ray Binaries.- 25.6.4 Symbiotic Stars.- 25.6.5 Flare Stars.- 25.7 Young Irregular Variables.- 25.7.1 Orion Variables and RW Aurigae Stars.- 25.7.2 T Tauri Stars.- 25.7.3 Variable Be Stars.- References.- 26 Binary Stars.- 26.1 General Overview.- 26.2 Features of Visual Double Stars.- 26.3 Micrometer and Visual Observations.- 26.4 Speckle and Photographic Observations.- 26.5 Orbital Elements and Ephemerides.- 26.6 Photometric Binaries.- References.- 27 The Milky Way Galaxy and the Objects Composing It.- 27.1 The Visual Appearance of the Milky Way.- 27.2 Interstellar Dust and Its Effects Upon Distance Determinations Within the Galaxy.- 27.3 The Galactic Objects: A Survey.- 27.4 Catalogues and Atlases of Galactic Nebulae.- 27.5 Open Clusters.- 27.5.1 Classification of Open Clusters.- 27.5.2 Color-Magnitude Diagrams and Two-Color Diagrams.- 27.5.3 Membership of Stars in Open Clusters.- 27.6 The Globular Clusters.- 27.6.1 Color-Magnitude Diagrams of Globular Clusters.- 27.6.2 Determination of Distances to Globular Clusters.- 27.7 H II Regions.- 27.7.1 The Exciting Stars in HII Regions.- 27.7.2 The Spectra of HII Regions.- 27.7.3 The Radio Continuum Radiation from HII Regions.- 27.7.4 The Radio Recombination Lines of HII Regions.- 27.7.5 The Infrared Radiation from HII Regions.- 27.7.6 Typical Structures in HII Regions.- 27.7.7 Physical Parameters of HII Regions.- 27.7.8 The Best-Known HII Regions.- 27.8 Reflection Nebulae.- 27.9 Galactic Cirrus or Hagen Clouds.- 27.10 Supernova Remnants.- 27.11 Planetary Nebulae.- 27.12 Molecular and Dark Clouds.- 27.12.1 The Spatial Distribution of Interstellar Extinction.- 27.12.2 The Distances and Total Extinction of Dark Clouds.- 27.12.3 Molecules in Dark Clouds.- 27.12.4 Molecular Clouds.- 27.12.5 Molecular Clouds and Star Formation.- 27.13 Herbig-Haro Objects, Bipolar and Cometary Nebulae.- 27.14 The Structure of the Milky Way System.- 27.14.1 The Galactic Center.- 27.14.2 Stellar Populations.- 27.14.3 Differential Galactic Rotation-Kinematic Distances.- 27.14.4 The Spiral Arms of the Milky Way System.- 27.14.5 The Surface Brightness of the Milky Way.- 27.14.6 The Immediate Solar Neighborhood.- 27.15 Hints for the Observer.- 27.15.1 Requirements of the Site and Sky.- 27.15.2 Visual Observations.- 27.15.3 Photographic Observations.- References.- 28 Extragalactic Objects.- 28.1 Introduction.- 28.2 Catalogues and Photomaterials.- 28.3 Classification of Galaxies.- 28.3.1 Interacting and Peculiar Galaxies.- 28.4 The Structure of Galaxies.- 28.4.1 General Properties of Galaxies.- 28.4.2 Formation of Structure in Galaxies.- 28.5 Determination of Distances.- 28.6 Active Galaxies and Quasars.- 28.7 The Universe.- 28.8 Amateur Techniques and Projects.- References.- Appendix B: Astronomical Data.- B.0 Abbreviations and symbols used in astronomy, mathematics, and physics.- B.4 Normal refraction (for standard atmosphere at 1013 mb and 0 DegreesC).- B.5 Semi-diurnal arc (including normal refraction).- B.6 Astronomical constants.- B.7 Beginning and end times of twilight at 20-day intervals for different latitudes.- B.8 Julian day numbers.- B.9 Conversion of days into decimal fractions of the Julian Year.- B.11 Solar data.- B.12 Position angle P of the solar axis and heliographic latitude Bo of the apparent center of disk at 5-day intervals.- B.13 Coordinates of lunar formations in the Mucke-Rukl system.- B.14 Technique and exposure data for lunar and planetary photography.- B.15 Planetary data.- B.16 Temperature and atmospheric data for the major planets and the satellite Titan.- B.17 Planetary satellite data.- B.18 The IAU Mars map 1958.- B.19 Data on the bright minor planets.- B.20 Table of change of the central meridians of Mars and Jupiter.- B.21 Atmospheric currents on Jupiter.- B.22 Periodic comets with periods under 200 years, observed in more than one perihelion passage.- B.23 Brightness of the zodiacal light.- B.24 The 88 constellations.- B.25 The 170 brightestxStars (to visual magnitude +3.0).- B.26 The nearest stars (within 6 pc).- B.27 Absolute magnitudes of stars in the MK system.- B.29 Abbreviations of some chemical elements.- B.30 Wavelengths of selected spectral lines in visible light.- B.31 Radial velocities for selected stars.- B.32 Double stars.- B.33 The Messier list of nebulae and clusters (1784).- B.34 Open clusters.- B.35 Globular clusters.- B.36 Planetary nebulae.- B.37 Diffuse galactic nebulae.- B.38 The strongest emission lines in HII regions, with intensities given for the Orion Nebula.- B.39 Selected abbreviations of organisations and periodicals.- B.40 Abbreviations of reference catalogues.- Supplemental Reading List for Vol. 3.

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