Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae

Variable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring... » 

Variable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. The main instrumental requirements for observing and estimating the brightness of objects by visual means and by ccd photometry are detailed, and there is advice on the selection of equipment. The book includes a cd-rom packed with resources. «