New Double Star Book

[lunator]

I have compiled all my double Star observation into a single book.

I cover some basic concepts of observing double stars and why I observe them but the main resource is my observations of over 2000 doubles.

The book includes:

• A brief overview of double star observing

• A catalogue of 2000+ doubles listed by constellation and them Right Accension.

• Inclusion of all WDS noted companions

• J2000 co-ordinates for handsets

• Precise co-ordinates for all pairs

• Latest WDS PA & SEP (Theta & Rho)

• Brief descriptions to aid identification

• SAO, Bayer, Flamsteed identifiers

• Spectral classes (if known)

• Telescope aperture and magnification used

• A toughness grading allowing you to decide which pairs to observe in the prevailing conditions

The book will be available via FLO very soon.

Cheers

Ian

[Knighty2112]

Looks interesting. Look forward to seeing it when available. 👍🏻

[Ags]

THat's an impressive amount of research and observing hours. It looks likely to be a very interesting book

[lunator]

I was inspired by the Sissy Haas book. My only frustration with the book was wasn't good at linking the WDS label with SAO or Bayer/Flamsteed designation so I have tried to provide this information.

[Knighty2112]

Any dates for when it will be available perhaps?

[lunator]

It will be available very soon. 😁

Cheers

Ian

[lunator]

It is available at FLO now 🙂

Cheers

Ian

[The60mmKid]

Congratulations on the publication of your book!

[maw lod qan]

Yes, congratulations!

[jasonhudson]

On 12/06/2023 at 22:34, lunator said:

I have compiled all my double Star observation into a single book.

I cover some basic concepts of observing double stars and why I observe them but the main resource is my observations of over 2000 doubles.

The book includes:

• A brief overview of double star observing

• A catalogue of 2000+ doubles listed by constellation and them Right Accension.

• Inclusion of all WDS noted companions

• J2000 co-ordinates for handsets

• Precise co-ordinates for all pairs

• Latest WDS PA & SEP (Theta & Rho)

• Brief descriptions to aid identification

• SAO, Bayer, Flamsteed identifiers

• Spectral classes (if known)

• Telescope aperture and magnification used

• A toughness grading allowing you to decide which pairs to observe in the prevailing conditions

The book will be available via FLO very soon.

Cheers

Ian

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I decided to work on a book because I'm still a student, and work on my dissertation. And I noticed that sometimes even if you have a lot of materials, books, it's still can be hard to write something. And decided to write a book which is helpful and informative. Pretty often I use https://edubirdie.com/research-papers-writing-services myself because such papers are so hard to finish, and it's good that it's possible to get some help. And I hope that book will be the same helpful for someone.

Wow, that book looks great. It seems to be very informative and interesting.

Congratulations!

Edited December 29, 2023 by jasonhudson