Celestial Calculations
A Gentle Introduction to Computational Astronomy
$78.66
- Paperback
392 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2019
Summary
How to predict and calculate the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics.Our knowledge of the universe is expanding rapidly, as space probes launched decades ago begin to send information back to earth. There has never been a better time to learn about how planets, stars, and satellites move through the heavens. This book is for amateur astronomers who want to move beyond pictures of constellations in star guides and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262536639 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262536633 |
| Author: | J.L. Lawrence |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 392 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 624g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 22mm |
| Series: | The MIT Press |
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A recommended read for anyone looking to understand how we can predict where celestial objects will appear in the sky
—BBC Sky at NightThis book is quite an achievement.
—European Mathematical SocietyAbout The Author
J.L. Lawrence
J. L. Lawrence is Chief Technology Officer for a company that builds computer systems for the government and commercial satellite customers.
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