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From the reviews: "I recommend it to anyone with an interest in binary stars who wants to learn more about these fascinating objects." (Jocelyn Tomkin, The Observatory, April 2005) "Bob Argyle, who is editor of the book … is a keen double-star observer and an engaging feature is the way his enthusiasm for his subject animates the text. … an excellent book … . I recommend it to anyone with an interest in binary stars who wants to learn more about these fascinating objects." (Jocelyn Tomkin, The Observatory, Vol. 125 (1185), 2005) "This book, which is aimed at amateur astronomers and the general reader, gives an account of the current state of play in the observation and measurement of visual double stars. With 25 chapters, each devoted to a different aspect of visual binaries, the book covers the waterfront. … A chapter about amateur double-star observers … gives the human touch. … Read this book. You will enjoy it." (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 125 (1185), 2005) "In this high quality book, some of the world’s most seasoned amateur astronomers describe the techniques they use to measure scientifically useful double stars within reach of backyard ‘scopes. … there are also projects that will engage even the beginning observer armed with a small telescope. … All in all, this is a laudable book and is a ‘must buy’ if you intend observing visual binary star systems." (Nell English, Astronomy Now, February, 2005) "Bob Argyle and his team are to be congratulated for producing this excellent book. … The contributors explain concepts well, and the mathematics … . I found the chapters easy to read … . The text is well referenced, like a scientific journal article. … Readers will learn about the ring micrometer, the chronometric … . There is much useful information that can be obtained … this book is a wonderful resource." (Richard Jaworski, Sky & Telescope, January, 2005) "Bob Argyle … and his collaborators have risen to the formidable challenge of covering the whole topic of observing visual double stars with characteristic energy and enthusiasm. … technical papers on measuring techniques and devices are of a uniformly high standard. … The inclusion of clearly identified advantages and disadvantages … is particularly useful. … There is something in this book for everyone from the complete novice to the experienced … I have no hesitation in recommending it to members." (Martin Nicholson, Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol. 114 (3), 2004) "Argyle … has brought his love of double stars to life in this well-developed book. … A wide variety of observing techniques are covered, and much of the information will be helpful to the users of small telescopes … . Covering topics from classic instrumentation, like filar micrometers … the book is comprehensive. … The illustrations are excellent. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates … professionals." (M.-K. Hemenway, CHOICE, July, 2004)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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All a beginner need to know about double stars,
This review is from: Observing and Measuring Visual Double Stars (Paperback)
I have been a amateur asteroid hunter for a few years but lately my interest switch to double stars. I found that information found on the web is too "bits and pieces". This book give me (an beginner) all the information I need. It is the best $30 I have spent.
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Argyle's book is useful for the amateur astronomer. Showing how even in these days of multimillion dollar observatories, you can still make a meaningful contribution to astronomy with quite affordable and modest equipment.
The text goes through elementary optics, that can be found in such standard texts as Hecht and Zajac. But it quickly specialises in details specific to observing binaries in the visual spectrum. With simple measurement techniques whose geometry you can readily grasp and apply.
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This review is from: Observing and Measuring Visual Double Stars (Paperback)
This is a great book for double star observers. Very comprehensive but at the same time quite clear for beginners.
The CD doesn't come with the book any more but it can be downloaded from springer.com The only drawback is that pictures are not as crispy as they were on glossy paper.
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On a clear, dark night several thousand stars can be seen at any one time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double star catalogue, visual double stars, apparent ellipse, double star observer, wider pairs, screw value, observing double stars, new double stars, filar micrometer, micrometer wires, parallactic angle, movable wire, reticle eyepiece, apparent orbit, chronometric method, grating frame, differential photometry, star atlases, focal ratio, central obstruction, lunar limb, standard epoch, occultation technique, seeing disk, true orbit Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bob Argyle, Micro Guide, Cambridge University Press, Catalogue Component, Webb Society Double Star Section Circular, William Herschel, Andreas Alzner, Paul Couteau, Solar System, Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbook, Lick Observatory, Observations Catalogue, Sky Atlas, South Africa, Christopher Taylor, Georgia State University, More Than One Sun, Mount Wilson, Sky Publishing Corporation, Some Active Amateur Double Star Observers, Charles Worley, Edmund Scientific, Jean-François Courtot, Michael Greaney, New York New!
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On a clear, dark night several thousand stars can be seen at any one time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double star catalogue, visual double stars, apparent ellipse, double star observer, wider pairs, screw value, observing double stars, new double stars, filar micrometer, micrometer wires, parallactic angle, movable wire, reticle eyepiece, apparent orbit, chronometric method, grating frame, differential photometry, star atlases, focal ratio, central obstruction, lunar limb, standard epoch, occultation technique, seeing disk, true orbit Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bob Argyle, Micro Guide, Cambridge University Press, Catalogue Component, Webb Society Double Star Section Circular, William Herschel, Andreas Alzner, Paul Couteau, Solar System, Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbook, Lick Observatory, Observations Catalogue, Sky Atlas, South Africa, Christopher Taylor, Georgia State University, More Than One Sun, Mount Wilson, Sky Publishing Corporation, Some Active Amateur Double Star Observers, Charles Worley, Edmund Scientific, Jean-François Courtot, Michael Greaney, New York New!
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- Double Stars (Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs) by W.D. Heintz on 7 pages
- Observing Visual Double Stars by Paul Couteau on 4 pages
- The Binary Stars by Robert Grant Aitken on page 72, and page 96
- Finest Deep-Sky Objects by James Mullaney on page 8, and page 9
- Solar Observing Techniques (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by C. R. Kitchin in Front Matter
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- Observational Astronomy by D. Scott Birney on page 213
- Navigating the Night Sky: How to Identify the Stars and Constellations (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Guilherme de Almeida in Front Matter
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