A Handbook of Double Stars

For the Use of Amateurs

By: Edward Crossley, Joseph Gledhill, James M. Wilson

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Paperback | 11 March 2011

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Used to describe both binary systems and optical doubles, the term 'double star' has been familiar to astronomers since the seventeenth century. This book, first published in 1879, outlines the history of their study, and describes the methods and equipment needed in order to observe the fascinating phenomenon. Written for non-specialists by Fellows of the Royal Society Edward Crossley (1841 1904), Joseph Gledhill (1837 1906) and James M. Wilson (1836 1931), the catalogue of over 1,200 double stars appears beside detailed notes and does not assume mathematical expertise. Also offered are a fully worked example of how to find the orbit of a binary star, and illustrations of telescopes, observatories, and even custom-made observation chairs. This reissue includes the supplement with corrections and notes published in 1880. A standard reference text in the late nineteenth century, the work remains a resources for students and scholars of the history of astronomy."

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Preface
Historical, and Descriptive of Instruments and Methods
Historical introduction
The Equatorial: its construction and adjustments
Some account of the Equatorials which have been used by double-star observers
The micrometer
Methods of observing double stars
On the Calculation of the Orbit of a Binary Star
Introduction
Example of an orbit worked by a graphical method
Dr. Doberck's example of an orbit worked by analytical methods
On relative rectilinear motion
On the effect of proper motion and parallax on the observed position angles and distance of an optically double star
On the errors of observation and the combination of observations
The Catalogue and Measures: Introductory remarks
A catalogue of binary and other double starts deserving of attention
Lists of measures, with historical notes, etc.
Supplementary list of measures
Appendix
Additional notes to measures
Binary stars classified
Note on systematic errors in the measures of angle and distance of double stars
Bibliography: A. Some of the most important works and papers on double stars
B. Some papers on the micrometer
C. Some papers on the colours of double stars
Additional notes
Corrections 1880
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