Introduction to the maths and physics of the solar system / Lucio Piccirillo.
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TextPublisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2020Description: 1 online resource : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780429400483; 0429400489; 9780429682780; 0429682786; 9780429682797; 0429682794; 9780429682803; 0429682808Subject(s): Celestial mechanics | SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science | SCIENCE / Mathematical PhysicsDDC classification: 521 LOC classification: QB351Online resources: Taylor & Francis | OCLC metadata license agreement Summary: This book provides readers with an understanding of the basic physics and mathematics that governs our solar system. It explores the mechanics of our Sun and planets; their orbits, tides, eclipses and many other fascinating phenomena. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate students studying astronomy and should be used in conjunction with other introductory astronomy textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. Features: Written in an engaging and approachable manner, with fully explained mathematics and physics concepts Suitable as a companion to all introductory astronomy textbooks Accessible to a general audience
This book provides readers with an understanding of the basic physics and mathematics that governs our solar system. It explores the mechanics of our Sun and planets; their orbits, tides, eclipses and many other fascinating phenomena. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate students studying astronomy and should be used in conjunction with other introductory astronomy textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. Features: Written in an engaging and approachable manner, with fully explained mathematics and physics concepts Suitable as a companion to all introductory astronomy textbooks Accessible to a general audience
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