Download or read book A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis written by Brian Warner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-02-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools for amateur astronomers who wish to go beyond CCD imaging and step into ‘serious’ science. The text offers techniques for gathering, analyzing, and publishing data, and describes joint projects in which amateurs and students can take part. Readers learn to recognize and avoid common errors in gathering photometry data, with detailed examples for analysis. Includes reviews of available software, with screen shots and useful tips.