Synopses & Reviews
Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy.
Synopsis
Completely updated, this second edition gives a broad review of astronomical photometry to provide an understanding of astrophysics from a data-based perspective. Each chapter has been fully revised to account for the latest developments, including the use of CCDs. Highly illustrated, this book provides an overview and historical background of the subject before reviewing the main themes within astronomical photometry. It includes numerous bibliographic notes and a glossary of terms. It is ideal for graduate students, academic researchers and advanced amateurs interested in practical and observational astronomy.
About the Author
Edwin Budding is a Research Fellow at the Carter Observatory, New Zealand, and a Visiting Professor at the Çanakkale University, Turkey.Osman Demircan is Head of the Physics Department and Director of Ulupinar Observatory of Çanakkale University, Turkey.
Table of Contents
Preface; 1. Overview; 2. Introduction; 3. Underlying essentials; 4. Themes of astronomical photometry; 5. Practicalities; 6. Procedures; 7. Basic light curve analysis; 8. Periodic changes in variable stars; 9. Close binary systems; 10. Spotted stars; 11. Pulsating stars; Index.