Mechanics of the Solar System
Mechanics of the Solar System: An Introduction to Mathematical Astronomy
by J.A. Evans
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1839522348 | 354 Pages | True EPUB | 11 MB
by J.A. Evans
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1839522348 | 354 Pages | True EPUB | 11 MB
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.