Description: A fascinating look at the science of stellar astrophysics from 50 years ago. STELLAR ASTRONOMY (Volume 2) Edited by Hong-Yee Chiu, Robert L. Warasila, and John L. Remo Essays by experts on Binary Stars, White Dwarfs, Stellar Models, UV and IR Astronomy And Automated Telescopes Description: Hong-Yee Chiu, Robert L. Warasil, and John L. Remo, editors: STELLAR ASTRONOMY, Volume 2 New York: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, 1969 , 6 x 9 inches; 354 pages. Many illustrations: graphs, photographs, diagrams, etc. Condition: Hardbound in black cloth with gilt title on spine. Practically no wear-clean, crisp, unmarked and tightly bound inside and out. Overall VG+. Information: . We are pleased to offer this fascinating look at stellar astrophysics from 50 years ago. The book is a series of technical essays by noted experts provided as Proceedings of the Summer Institute for Observational Astronomy, held at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Summer, 1967. Intersting articles include a discussion of early automation of telescopes (using the example of the "new" 50-inch telescope on Kitt Peak. Contents include: STELLAR ANGULAR MOMENTUM AND BINARIES : Role of angular momentum in stellar astronomy (S.-S. Huang) ; Close binaries (R. P. Kraft) ; On the structure and evolution of W Ursae Majoris stars (R. P. Kraft) ; Applications of radial velocity measurement to the study of binaries (H. A. ABT) ; WHITE DWARFS AND MAGNETIC STARS : White dwarfs (W.J. Luyten) ; Theory and data concerning white dwarfs (J. L. Greenstein) ; Magnetic stars (H. A. Abt) ; THEORETICAL MODELS : Stellar structure theory (I. Iben, Jr.) ; Stellar evolution from main sequence to red giant (I. Iben, Jr.) ; Massive stars (R. Stothers) ; Ultraviolet dwarfs and planetary nebulae (R. Stothers) ; Evolution of ultraviolet dwarfs (H.-Y. Chiu) ; Infrared stars (A. Poveda) ; ULTRAVIOLET AND INFRARED ASTRONOMY : Ultraviolet rocket astronomy (D.C. Morton) ; Rocket ultraviolet astronomy (E. B. Jenkins) ; Infrared astronomy (N. J. Woolf) ; AUTOMATION IN OBSERVATIONS : Automation and remote control of astronomical telescopes (S. P. Maran) ; Instrumentation for automatic telescopes (S. P. Maran) ; Subject index; Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate, (See Shipping and Payment tab on this listing page for further Details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Origin: American
Country of Manufacture: United States
Printing Year: 1969
Year Printed: 1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Astronomy
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Chiu, Warasil, and Remo, editors
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Gordon and Breach
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: Illustrated
