Spherical astronomy
An introductory textbook on spherical and positional astronomy, entirely suitable for use by students with no prior knowledge of classical astronomy, sufficiently comprehensive to make it a useful background reference book for anyone engaged in practical astronomy. Worked examples and problems ensure that this is a valuable textbook.
Print Book, English, cop. 1985
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, cop. 1985
XIV, 520 p. : il. ; 23 cm
9780521239882, 9780521317795, 0521239885, 0521317797
911308633
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. Precession and nutation; 10. Time; 11. Proper motion and radical velocity; 12. Mean and apparent coordinates; 13. Astrographic plate measurements; 14. Stellar distances and movements; 15. Elements of radio astronomy; 16. Radio astronomy; 17. Planetary phenomena and surface coordinates; 18. Eclipses and occultations; 19. Binary stars; Appendices; References; Index.