Advancing variable star astronomy: the centennial history of the American Association of Variable Star Observers
Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. W...
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| Summary: | Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, the authors move chronologically through five eras of the AAVSO, discussing the evolution of its structure and purpose. Throughout the text, the main focus is on the thousands of individuals whose contributions have made the AAVSO's progress possible. Describing a century of interaction between amateur and professional astronomers, the authors celebrate the collaborative relationships that have existed over the years. As the definitive history of the first hundred years of the AAVSO, this text has broad appeal and will be of interest to amateur and professional astronomers, as well as historians and sociologists of science in general |
| Physical Description: | 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 432 Seiten) |
| ISBN: | 9780511977251 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/CBO9780511977251 |
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| spelling | Williams, Thomas R. Verfasser (DE-588)1015887252 aut Advancing variable star astronomy the centennial history of the American Association of Variable Star Observers Thomas R. Williams (American Association of Variable Star Observers), Michael Saladyga (American Association of Variable Star Observers) Cambridge ; New York ; Melbourne ; Madrid ; Cape Town ; Singapore ; São Paulo ; Delhi ; Tokyo ; Mexico City Cambridge University Press 2011 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 432 Seiten) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Part I. Pioneers in Variable Star Astronomy Prior to 1909: 1. The emergence of variable star astronomy: a need for observations; 2. A need for observers -- Part II. The Founding of the AAVSO: The William Tyler Olcott Era: 3. The amateur's amateur; 4. Amateurs in the service of science -- Part III. Recording and Classification: The Leon Campbell Era: 5. Leon Campbell to the rescue; 6. Formalizing relationships; 7. The Pickering Memorial Endowment; 8. Fading of the Old Guard; 9. Growing pains and distractions -- Part IV. The Service Bureau: The Margaret Mayall Era: 10. Learning about independence; 11. Eviction from Harvard College Observatory; 12. Actions and reactions; 13. In search of a home; 14. Survival on Brattle Street; 15. AAVSO achievements; 16. Breathing room on Concord Avenue -- Part V. Analysis and Science: The Janet Mattei Era: 17. The growth of a director; 18. Learning the ropes the hard way; 19. Managing with renewed confidence; 20. Expanding the scientific charter -- Part VI. Accelerating Observational Science: The Arne Henden Era: 21. Bridging the gap; 22. Accelerating the science: the Henden era begins -- Epilogue: A new century Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, the authors move chronologically through five eras of the AAVSO, discussing the evolution of its structure and purpose. Throughout the text, the main focus is on the thousands of individuals whose contributions have made the AAVSO's progress possible. Describing a century of interaction between amateur and professional astronomers, the authors celebrate the collaborative relationships that have existed over the years. As the definitive history of the first hundred years of the AAVSO, this text has broad appeal and will be of interest to amateur and professional astronomers, as well as historians and sociologists of science in general American Association of Variable Star Observers Geschichte Astronomy / United States / Observations / History Variable stars / Observations / History USA Saladyga, Michael 1950- Verfasser (DE-588)1015236472 aut Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe, Hardcover 978-0-521-51912-0 https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511977251 Verlag URL des Erstveröffentlichers Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Williams, Thomas R. Saladyga, Michael 1950- Advancing variable star astronomy the centennial history of the American Association of Variable Star Observers Part I. Pioneers in Variable Star Astronomy Prior to 1909: 1. The emergence of variable star astronomy: a need for observations; 2. A need for observers -- Part II. The Founding of the AAVSO: The William Tyler Olcott Era: 3. The amateur's amateur; 4. Amateurs in the service of science -- Part III. Recording and Classification: The Leon Campbell Era: 5. Leon Campbell to the rescue; 6. Formalizing relationships; 7. The Pickering Memorial Endowment; 8. Fading of the Old Guard; 9. Growing pains and distractions -- Part IV. The Service Bureau: The Margaret Mayall Era: 10. Learning about independence; 11. Eviction from Harvard College Observatory; 12. Actions and reactions; 13. In search of a home; 14. Survival on Brattle Street; 15. AAVSO achievements; 16. Breathing room on Concord Avenue -- Part V. Analysis and Science: The Janet Mattei Era: 17. The growth of a director; 18. Learning the ropes the hard way; 19. Managing with renewed confidence; 20. Expanding the scientific charter -- Part VI. Accelerating Observational Science: The Arne Henden Era: 21. Bridging the gap; 22. Accelerating the science: the Henden era begins -- Epilogue: A new century American Association of Variable Star Observers Geschichte Astronomy / United States / Observations / History Variable stars / Observations / History |
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