Spherical Astronomy
£84.99
- Editor: Robin M. Green
- Date Published: October 1985
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521317795
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This is an introductory textbook on spherical and positional astronomy. It is entirely suitable for use by students with no prior knowledge of classical astronomy. At the same time, it is sufficiently comprehensive to make it a useful background reference book for anyone engaged in practical astronomy. The first three chapters sketch essential background: mathematical techniques and coordinate systems. Successive chapters then give treatments of refraction, aberration, stellar parallex, precession, nutation and proper motion. An entire chapter is devoted to astrographic plate measurements. The gravitational two-body problem is solved and applied to solar system dynamics. Novel areas include a full treatment of binary star orbits and two chapters on developments in radio astronomy. Worked examples and problems to be solved by the reader ensure that this is a valuable textbook.
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- Date Published: October 1985
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521317795
- length: 536 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 153 x 34 mm
- weight: 0.86kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Basic formulae
2. The celestial sphere
3. The reference frame
4. Geocentric coordinates
5. Direct measurements of right ascension and declination
6. Two-body orbital motion
7. Planetary and satellite orbits
8. Heliocentric and barycentric coordinates
9. Precession and nutation
10. Time
11. Proper motion and radical velocity
12. Mean and apparent coordinates
13. Astrographic plate measurements
14. Stellar distances and movements
15. Elements of radio astronomy
16. Radio astronomy
17. Planetary phenomena and surface coordinates
18. Eclipses and occultations
19. Binary stars
Appendices
References
Index.
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