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Author Mullaney, James, 1940-

Title Double and multiple stars and how to observe them / James Mullaney
Published New York : Springer, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (x, 131 pages) : color illustrations
Series Astronomers' observing guides
Astronomers' observing guides.
Contents Machine generated contents note: pt. I All about double and multiple stars -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Types of double stars -- 3. Astrophysics of double stars -- pt. II Observing double and multiple stars -- 4. Observing techniques -- 5. Tools of the trade -- 6. Observing projects -- 7. Double and multiple star observing lists -- 8. Conclusion -- App. 1 Constellation names and abbreviations -- App. 2 Double star designations -- App. 3 Double and multiple star working list -- App. 4 Telescope limiting magnitude and resolution
Summary Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them' is written specially for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know and understand the details of exactly what they are looking at. It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Multiple stars -- Observers' manuals
Multiple stars -- Observations
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Multiple stars.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Multiple stars
Optische astronomie.
Dubbelsterren.
Genre/Form Handbooks, manuals, etc
Observations
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Observations
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
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