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AAVSO VARIABLE STAR ATLAS
CHARLES E. SCOVIL · 1980 · 178 charts
Besides being an authoratative guide to variable stars, the charts also include many deep sky objects.
No. 819
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BINARY STARS
A PICTORIAL ATLAS
TERRELL, et al. · 1992 · 383 pgs
Graphic plots visualize the actual alignments of binary star systems where the two stars are nearly in contact with each other—conditions we only know from eclipsing light curves.
No. 756, Shelf B
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GETTING THE MEASURE OF THE STARS
COOPER, WALKER · 1989 · 293 pgs
First explains stellar structure, evolution, esp. variables. Then, describes how to make variable star measurements, both visually and with photometers.
No. 871, Shelf G
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GUIDE TO THE STARS
PATRICK MOORE · 1960 · 222 pgs
Moore describes the form and function of the observable universe (ca. 1960), adding in some points of interest for the observer.
No. 202, Shelf G
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OBSERVING VARIABLE STARS
A GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER
DAVID H. LEVY · 1989 · 198 pgs
Excellent guide to observing variable stars, written in a clear, fun and encouraging style. Includes recommended stars across the sky.
No. 395, Shelf O
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PICTORAL GUIDE TO THE STARS
HENRY C. KING · 1967 · 167 pgs
A general guide to what and where stars are and how they work. Clearly written and well illustrated.
No. 270, Shelf P
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SEEING THE DEEP SKY
TELESCOPIC ASTRONOMY BEYOND THE SOLAR SYSYTEM
FRED SCHAFF · 1992 · 206 pgs
A nice connection of explaining stellar evolution while looking at the universe observable with an amateur’s telescope. Learn about what you see!
No. 494, Shelf S
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SOFTWARE FOR PHOTOMETRIC ASTRONOMY
SILVANO GHEDINI · 1982 · 221 pgs
BASIC programs for astronomy and especially for processing results from variable star observing.
No. 316, Shelf S
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STARS AND CLUSTERS
CECILIA PAYNE-GAPOSCHKIN · 1979 · 262 pgs
Clearly, knowledgeably, and wittily written outline of the story of the stars — from formation to dissolution. Well illustrated.
No. 332, Shelf S
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THEORY OF STELLAR PULSATION
J.P. COX · 1980 · 380 pgs
Theory of stellar pulsation in variable stars.
No. 675, Shelf T
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VARIABLE STARS
PAYNE-GAPOSCHKIN & GAPOSCHKIN · 1938 · 382 pgs
The classic college-level text on variables, defining various types and speaking to the causes of variability.
No. 362, Shelf V