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Overview
A classic textbook, encompassing the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics, numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses, and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. The text requires little or no prior familiarity with astronomy or space science, but assumes a knowledge of calculus and elementary vector analysis. Problems, with answers, are included as are appendices of relevant astronomical and mathematical data. Intended primarily for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, but parts of the text can be used in more introductory courses and the discussion of orbital computation will be of interest to serious amateur astronomers.Editorials
Planet Space Science
...a classic text... on the orbits of everything from galactic clusters down to grapefruit-sized Earth satellites.Booknews
New edition of a classic first published in 1978. It covers the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics, numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses, and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. Assumes a knowledge of calculus and elementary vector analysis, but not astronomy or space science. Available in a cloth edition at a cost higher than that of rebinding this in the skin of unborn caribou calf. (ca. $130). The paper edition is Smythe-sewn, printed on alkaline paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Institute of Physics Publishing
Pages
548
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780852742280