num_pages: 374
description: Variable stars are those that change brightness. They come in many varieties, but each one provides important information about the its properties, its internal structure, and its evolution. This book provides a concise overview of variable stars, including a historical perspective, an introduction to stars in general, the techniques for discovering and studying variable stars, and a description of the main types of variable stars. Intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, it is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers.
language: English
title: Understanding Variable Stars
titlecomplete: Understanding Variable Stars
genres: Science, Astronomy
ratings_count: 18
publisher: Cambridge University Press