A Visual Atlas of Double Stars Volume 1 and 2 by Mike Ropelewski
The study of double stars was in its heyday during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Telescopic observations of the night sky revealed that many stars were members of either double or multiple groupings and it became clear that chance alignment could not alone account for the large number of these objects which were being discovered. In 1803, the eminent British astronomer William Hershel presented definite proof that, in many cases, the components of double stars were gravitationally connected. It was the culmination of many years' work and led the way to further scientific observations of binary stars.
Volume 1: Northern Constellations
This book describes some of the brighter double stars to be found in each constellation visible from Northern latitudes most of which are listed in Norton’s Star Atlas. Sketches are included where the field of view is interesting and as an aid to identification. Instruments used range from 10 x 50 binoculars to 250mm Newtonian reflectors. Over 400 double stars are listed.
Volume 2: Southern Constellations
This book describes some of the brighter double stars to be found in each constellation visible from Southern latitudes most of which are listed in Norton’s Star Atlas. Sketches are included where the field of view is interesting and as an aid to identification. Instruments used range from 10 x 50 binoculars to 250mm Newtonian reflectors. Close on 300 double stars are listed.
