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Understanding Variable Stars

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Variable stars are those that change brightness. They come in many varieties, but each one provides important information about the 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.

374 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

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John R. Percy

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February 19, 2015
Książka całkiem fajna, w większości ciekawie i dokładnie traktująca temat. Napisana tak, że da się dobrze czytać.
Najgorszy moment wystąpił jednak przy rozdziale z gwiazdami pulsującymi, który jest najdłuższy i różnice między typami tych gwiazd zaczynają się zlewać - nie jest to wina książki, tylko podziału na takie typy.
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