This unique volume provides a complete reference on variable
stars. It presents a wealth of typical light- and colour-curves to
allow identification, together with a detailed and up-to-date
description of each subclass. The editors, together with seven
other world experts, have created a unique pictorial atlas of
variable stars. In the first chapter they give a clear introduction
to the nomenclature and classification of the light curves of
variable stars, and to photometric systems. In the remaining
chapters they provide a detailed account of each subclass: from
eruptive, pulsating, rotating and cataclysmic variables, through to
eclipsing-binary systems and X-ray binaries. Specific variable
stars, types and classes of variables, together with key
astrophysical terms can be quickly and easily located in the book
by means of detailed object-name and subject indexes. This
comprehensive and up-to-date volume provides an essential reference
for all those interested in variable stars - from researchers and
graduate students through to dedicated amateurs.
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