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Mechanics of the Solar System : an Introduction to Mathematical Astronomy /

This book develops methods of computing astronomical phenomena from basic ideas. The position of a celestial body is defined by a vector, with components referred to a system of coordinate axes. The relations between various systems in regular use by astronomers are described. In cases where two sys...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Evans, J. A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [England] : Brown Dog Books, [2021]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book develops methods of computing astronomical phenomena from basic ideas. The position of a celestial body is defined by a vector, with components referred to a system of coordinate axes. The relations between various systems in regular use by astronomers are described. In cases where two systems differ in spatial orientation, they are related by a rotation matrix. These matrices are discussed in considerable detail in the mathematical notes. _x000D_ Other topics discussed include: Kepler's Laws and the dynamics of planetary motion, Precession and Nutation, transits of Venus and Mercury.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:1839522356
9781839522352