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The Double Star Reader
Selected Papers from the
Journal of Double Star Observations
365 page book containing 45 papers
$49.95 - Hard Cover
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Edited by
R. Kent Clark,
Russell M. Genet,
Jolyon M. Johnson, Vera Wallen, and Eric Weise

L to R: Weise, Wallen, Johnson, Clark,
Genet
Foreword by
Brian Mason
Published by
The Collins Foundation Press
2013 |
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Description and Contents |
The majority of stars are
gravitationally bound systems of two or more stars that are only
distinguishable through a telescope. Their orbital periods range
from days to millennia, often making double star research a
multi-generational endeavor. Thus, astronomers today contribute
measurements of systems that have been observed, in many cases,
for centuries. Since the fundamentals of double star research
are straight-forward and entry equipment is low cost, double
star research is open to amateur and student astronomers. This
book exposes the reader to a diverse sampling from the
Journal of Double Star Observations detailing both
historical and modern observations as well as the techniques and
technologies used by amateurs, students, and professionals. |
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Editors
R. Kent Clark, Professor of
Physics at University of South Alabama
and
Editor of the Journal of Double Star Observations
Russell
Genet, Research Scholar in Residence at California Polytechnic
State University and
Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at Cuesta College
Jolyon Johnson,
Geologist and Science Director
at the Orion Observatory
Vera Wallen, Educational
Consultant and Retired Superintendent of Schools.
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Eric Weise, Physics Major at
University of California, San Diego.
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