A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars

A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars
Title A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars PDF eBook
Author Jack Martin
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 205
Release 2009-11-11
Genre Science
ISBN 144190705X

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A Spectroscopic Atlas of the Stars: A Pocket Field Guide is a standard reference book for all amateur astronomers interested in practical spectroscopy or spectrography. For the first time in one place, it identifies more than 70 (northern hemisphere) bright stars that are suitable observational targets for both amateurs and astronomy students. Finder charts are provided for locating these sometimes-familiar stars. Data for each star includes labelled stellar spectra, a spectral profile with spectral lines identified. These are conveniently laid out on a single page, opposite tables of spectroscopic properties, and lines and wavelengths identified. This is the first Spectral Atlas designed for amateur astronomers. It is equally relevant to college undergraduates, being intended to familiarize astronomers of any age and level of knowledge with labelled stellar spectra and their different properties. It contains much information about stars which is hard to find or inaccessible to most people.

Spectral Atlas for Amateur Astronomers

Spectral Atlas for Amateur Astronomers
Title Spectral Atlas for Amateur Astronomers PDF eBook
Author Richard Walker
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 295
Release 2017-07-20
Genre Nature
ISBN 1107165903

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A full colour reference featuring detailed commented spectral profiles of more than one hundred astronomical objects.

An Atlas of Stellar Spectra with an Outline of Spectral Classification

An Atlas of Stellar Spectra with an Outline of Spectral Classification
Title An Atlas of Stellar Spectra with an Outline of Spectral Classification PDF eBook
Author William Wilson Morgan
Publisher
Pages 35
Release 1943
Genre Stars
ISBN

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Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs

Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs
Title Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs PDF eBook
Author Ken M. Harrison
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 239
Release 2011-02-07
Genre Science
ISBN 1441972390

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Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs is a complete guide for amateur astronomers who are looking for a new challenge. After a brief overview of the development of spectroscopes and an introduction to the theory of stellar spectra, the book goes on to examine the various types of spectroscopes available to amateurs. Next, practical sections address all aspects of setting-up and using various types of commercially-available and home-built spectroscopes. A final part gives detailed instructions for the design and construction of three different spectroscopes, along with the necessary design theory (minimal math). The home-made spectroscopes have performance capabilities near or equal to commercial units but are constructed using basic hand tools for a fraction of the cost! This up-to-date practical spectroscopy book will enable amateur astronomers to develop the skills and equipment needed to prepare scientifically acceptable spectra data, and to make a valuable contribution to ProAm projects.

The Brightest Stars

The Brightest Stars
Title The Brightest Stars PDF eBook
Author Fred Schaaf
Publisher Wiley
Pages 0
Release 2008-04-21
Genre Science
ISBN 9780471704102

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"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like-has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward." —David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of Starry Night and Cosmic Discoveries "Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal-clear dark night." —William Sheehan, coauthor of Mars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus In this book, you’ll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth. You’ll learn how to find these stars and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers, the book shares fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what the science of astronomy has to teach us about the star’s physical nature.

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars
Title The Photographic Atlas of the Stars PDF eBook
Author H J P Arnold
Publisher Routledge
Pages 226
Release 2020-02-25
Genre Science
ISBN 1351409573

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The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each plate is accompanied by a star map of the identical area, which identifies the main stars of the constituent constellations as well as other interesting astronomical objects. In addition to this detail, Sir Patrick Moore has written a commentary for each plate that highlights the stars and objects of interest to observers equipped with binoculars and that includes detailed tabular information on astronomical objects of the region. The resulting double-page spread provides an invaluable reference for the amateur astronomer, detailing the constellations and other heavenly bodies of interest that are observable with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.

Stars and Their Spectra

Stars and Their Spectra
Title Stars and Their Spectra PDF eBook
Author James B. Kaler
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 326
Release 1997-03-27
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780521585705

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The study of stars and their spectra is central to an understanding of classical and modern astronomy. The principal tool for investigating the nature of stars is to observe and interpret their spectra. In this lucid book, James Kaler clearly explains the alphabet of stellar astronomy - from the cool M stars to hot O stars - and tells the story of the evolution of stars and their place in the Universe. Before embarking on a fascinating voyage of cosmic discovery, we are introduced to the fundamental properties of stars, and how they can be categorised. Next, the structure of atoms and the formation of spectra is discussed, as a prelude to a full description of the spectral classification itself. The heart of the book examines each star type in turn and explores their spectra in detail. Notable discoveries and features related to each class sustain the story. There is also a review of unusual stars that cannot easily be classified. Finally, the book closes with a skilful integration of all the data - tracing the paths of birth, life and death of stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. This book is based on a widely acclaimed series of articles on stellar astronomy which appeared in the magazine Sky and Telescope. It provides an invaluable introduction for observers and students.