Abstract
The observational study of double and multiple stars is traditionally seen as comprised of several specialized subfields, each defined by particular observational selection effects. Improvements in increased precision and accuracy, higher resolution, higher signal-to-noise ratios, greater sensitivity etc.), are leading the study of double stars to a truly coherent field. Significant advances in ground-based spectroscopy and interferometry provide a framework from which we can prepare for the future. The contributions to be made from space are currently in a state of uncertainty as we await results from the Hubble Space Telescope and Hipparcos.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Similar content being viewed by others
Editor information
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1991 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
McNally, D. (1991). Double and Multiple Stars. In: McNally, D. (eds) Reports on Astronomy. International Council of Scientific Unions / International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 21A. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3364-7_18
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3364-7_18
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-94-010-5487-4
Online ISBN: 978-94-011-3364-7
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive