Understanding Variable Stars (Cambridge Astrophysics)

ISBN: 9780521232531

出版社: Cambridge University Press

出版年: 2007-6

页数: 350

定价: USD 55.00

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

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.