Practical Ephemeris Calculations

by Oliver Montenbruck and Ray Egerton

The calculation of exact positions of stars, the Sun and the celestial bodies of the solar system is a prerequisite of successful practical work in astronomy. This text gives the necessary background of spherical astronomy and celestial mechanics from the practitioner's point of view, and collates all the formulae and numerical values needed to calculate precise ephemerides. The clear structure of the book allows easy use of the material in computer...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540507043
• ISBN13: 9783540507048
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.