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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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Cambridge University Press
Language
English
Pages
520

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Spherical astronomy
November 25, 1985, Cambridge University Press
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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. Pecession and nutation
10. Time
11. Proper motion and radial velocity
12. Mean and apparent coordinates
13. Astrographic plate measurements
14. Stellar distances and movements
15. Elements of radio astronomy
16. Radio astrometry
17. Planetary phenomena and surface coordinates
18. Eclipses and occultations
19. Binary stars
Appendix A. Tensor methods
Appendix B. Astronomical constants
Appendix C. Answers to the numerical problems
References
Index

Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. [509]-510.
Includes index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
522/.7
Library of Congress
QB145 .G76 1985

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Format
Paperback
Pagination
xiv, 520 p. :
Number of pages
520
Dimensions
9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
Weight
1.8 pounds

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Open Library
OL2866042M
Internet Archive
sphericalastrono00gree
ISBN 10
0521239885, 0521317797
ISBN 13
9780521317795
LCCN
84029208
OCLC/WorldCat
11574787
Library Thing
1271086
Goodreads
309813
6014769

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