Overview
""An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics"" by Theodore E. Sterne is a comprehensive guide to the mathematical principles and physical laws that govern the motion of celestial bodies in space. The book is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of celestial mechanics, including Kepler's laws of planetary motion, Newton's laws of motion, and the principles of gravitation. The author explains the mathematics involved in celestial mechanics in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with a basic understanding of calculus. The book also covers topics such as the motion of artificial satellites, the dynamics of the solar system, and the study of comets and asteroids. With numerous examples and exercises, this book is an essential resource for students and professionals in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and aerospace engineering.Interscience Tracts On Physics And Astronomy, No. 9.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Theodore E. Sterne
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: May 15, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 218 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1258018306
- | ISBN-13: 9781258018306
