| Description |
1 online resource |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 15, 2021) |
| Subject |
Astronomy -- Mathematics.
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Astronomy -- Mathematics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1839522356 |
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9781839522352 |
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