The Story Of Variable Stars

By Leon Campbell, Luigi Jacchia, Luigi Jacchia

Book Overview

The Story of Variable Stars by Leon Campbell is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the fascinating world of variable stars. The book delves into the history of variable star astronomy, tracing its roots back to ancient times and examining the contributions of key figures such as Tycho Brahe and Henrietta Leavitt. Campbell then moves on to explore the different types of variable stars, including eclipsing binaries, Cepheids, and novae, and the processes that drive their variability. He also discusses the importance of variable stars in understanding the structure and evolution of the universe, as well as their use as tools for measuring distances to other galaxies. Throughout the book, Campbell provides clear explanations of complex concepts and theories, making the subject matter accessible to readers of all levels. He also includes numerous striking images and diagrams to illustrate his points and bring the science to life. Overall, The Story of Variable Stars is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in astronomy, astrophysics, or the wonders of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163819204
• ISBN13: 9781163819203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"