Background
Warner, Brian was born on May 25, 1939 in Crawley Down, England. Son of Leslie and Edith Mary (Bashford) Warner.
(The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary s...)
The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observations at all wavelengths. Cataclysmic variables allow, in particular, the direct and detailed study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium accretion discs; in turn these developments also help in our understanding of X-ray binaries, black holes and active galactic nuclei. This timely volume provides the first comprehensive survey of cataclysmic variable stars, integrating theory and observation into a single, synthesised text. An introductory chapter gives the historical background of studies of cataclysmic variables. The author then goes on to give an up-to-date review of both the observations (at all wavelengths, and over all time-scales), the theories, the models of the structures and accretion processes believed to be involved. A very detailed bibliography is also provided to guide the reader to pertinent primary literature.
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This book, which has been in the making for some eighteen years, would never have begun were it not for Dr. David Dewhirst in 1976 kindly having shown the author a packet of papers in the archives of the Cambridge Obser vatories. These letters and miscellaneous papers of Fearon Fallows sparked an interest in the history of the Royal Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope which, after the diversion of producing several books on later phases of the Observatory, has finally resulted in a detailed study of the origin and first years of the Observatory's life. Publication of this book coincides with the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Observatory, e.G.H. Observatories are built for the use of astronomers. They are built through astronomers, architects, engineers and contractors acting in concert (if not always in harmony). They are constructed, with whatever techniques and skills are available, from bricks, stones and mortar; but their construction may take a toll of personal relationships, patience, and flesh and blood.
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Warner, Brian was born on May 25, 1939 in Crawley Down, England. Son of Leslie and Edith Mary (Bashford) Warner.
Bachelor of Science, University College, London, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University College, London, 1964. Master of Arts, University Oxford, 1967.
Doctor of Science, University Oxford, 1972. Doctor of Science, University Oxford, 1986. Doctor of Science, University Cape Town, 2009.
Fellow, Balliol College, Oxford 1965-1967. Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin 1967-1969, Association Professor 1969-1972. Professor, and Head, Department, of Astronomy, University of Cape Town since 1972, Fellow 1978.
Alfred P. Sloan Fellow 1969-1971. Visiting Fellow, University of Colorado 1977. Visiting Senior Fellow, Department, of Astrophysics University of Oxford 1985.
Visiting Professor Dartmouth College, and University of Texas 1986-1987. Fellow, Royal Astronomical Society. President Royal Society of South Africa 1981-1983.
President Commission 42 of Institute Astronomical Union 1978-1982. President Astronomical Society of Southern Africa 1977-1978, The Owl Club 1985-1986. Deputy Chairman since 1988.
Boyden Premium, Franklin Institute 1980.
(The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary s...)
(This book, which has been in the making for some eighteen...)
Trustee South African Museum, Cape Town, 1981-1902, John and Charles Bell Heritage Trust, Cape Town, since 1984, South African Library., 1990-1999. Fellow Royal Astronomical Society (honorary), Royal Society South Africa (president 1981-1983, J.F.W. Herschel medal 1988, foreign secretary since 1996), University College London, Third World Academy of Sciences. Member International Astronomical Union (president commission 1979-1982, vice president 03-09), South African Association for Advancement of Science (South Africa medal 1989), Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (honorary member), Astronomical Society Southern Africa (president 1977-1978, McIntyre award 1983, Gill medal 1992), Academy Science South Africa (GUA medal, 2004).
Clubs: Owl.
Married Carol Christian, September 15, 1965 (divorced March 1975). Children: Diane, Phillip Radcliffe. Married Nancy Russell, July 30, 1976 (divorced July 2, 1987).