A fascinating introduction to the basic principles of orbital mechanics It has been three hundred years since Isaac Newton first formulated laws to explain the orbits of the Moon and the planets of our solar system. In so doing he laid the groundwork for modern science's understanding of the workings of the cosmos and helped pave the way to the age of space exploration. Adventures in Celestial Mechanics offers students an enjoyable way to become acquainted with the basic principles involved in the motions of natural and human-made bodies in space. Packed with examples in which these principles are applied to everything from a falling stone to the Sun, from space probes to galaxies, this updated and revised Second Edition is an ideal introduction to celestial mechanics for students of astronomy, physics, and aerospace engineering. Other features that helped make the first edition of this book the text of choice in colleges and universities across North America include: * Lively historical accounts of important discoveries in celestial mechanics and the men and women who made them * Superb illustrations, photographs, charts, and tables * Helpful chapter-end examples and problem sets
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9780471133179
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94728342
Product Key Features
Author
VICTOR G. Szebehely, Hans Mark
Publication Name
Adventures in Celestial Mechanics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Physics, Astronomy
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
247mm
Item Width
171mm
Item Weight
658g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Hans Mark, VICTOR G. Szebehely
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Best Selling in School Textbooks & Study Guides
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in School Textbooks & Study Guides