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Spherical Astronomy

Author : Robin M. Green

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 540 pages

File Size : 17,78 MB

Release : 1985-10-31

Category : Science

ISBN : 9780521317795

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Book Description

This introductory textbook assumes no prior knowledge of classical astronomy but is sufficiently comprehensive to be useful as a background reference work. It provides the essential background on mathematical technique and coordinate systems and discusses in detail, refraction, aberration, stellar parallax, precession, nutation and proper motion.



Textbook on Spherical Astronomy

Author : W. M. Smart

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 452 pages

File Size : 41,74 MB

Release : 1977-07-07

Category : Science

ISBN : 9780521291804

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Book Description

This new revision of a standard work gives a general but comprehensive introduction to positional astronomy. Useful for researchers as well as undergraduates.



Handbook of Practical Astronomy

Author : Günter D. Roth

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 727 pages

File Size : 15,19 MB

Release : 2009-06-18

Category : Science

ISBN : 3540763791

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Book Description

The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer, whether student, novice or accomplished amateur, will find this handbook the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth’s celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago.