Observer's guide to planetary motion, the: explaining the cycles of the night sky
Auteur :
Ford, Dominic
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781493906284
Date de publication :
15 mai 2014
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This guide not only tabulates positions but also explains the orbital mechanics that dictate how the planets and stars move as observed from Earth. It places seemingly disparate astronomical events into an understandable three-dimensional structure.