A Compendium of Spherical Astronomy (Classic Reprint): With Its Applications to the Determination, and Reduction of Positions of the Fixed Stars: With ... of the Fixed Stars (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Newcomb, Simon

9781330123669: A Compendium of Spherical Astronomy (Classic Reprint): With Its Applications to the Determination, and Reduction of Positions of the Fixed Stars: With ... of the Fixed Stars (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330123662 ISBN 13: 9781330123669

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the practical art of reducing star positions with a concise, library-ready guide.

This definitive handbook presents the essential methods and data for deriving and reducing the positions of fixed stars. It blends elementary theory with ready‑to‑use procedures, tables, and examples to support busy observers and researchers alike.

Written to aid both students and working astronomers, it emphasizes clear geometric concepts, efficient trigonometric reductions, and the latest standards in celestial coordinates, time measures, and ephemerides. The result is a compact, reliable reference for practical calculations and theoretical foundations.

Comprehensive coverage of spherical coordinates, time, parallax, aberration, precession, and nutation

Rigorous yet approachable treatment of interpolation, least squares, and reduction to apparent place

Emphasis on practical methods and the construction of useful tables for frequent work

Clear, geometry‑driven explanations tied to real catalogues and observations

Ideal for readers engaged in star catalog work, astrometry, and observational astronomy who need a trusted, ready reference.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330123662
ISBN 13: 9781330123669
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A Compendium of Spherical Astronomy: With Its Applications to the Determination

Simon Newcomb

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1330123662 ISBN 13: 9781330123669

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed and rigorous examination of techniques used in the field of spherical astronomy, focusing on the trigonometric reduction of star positions from one epoch to another. In astronomical work, stars are located by their geographic coordinates on the celestial sphere. These coordinates and the stars' motions are used to calculate time, date, and location on the Earth. Over time, these positions change so they need to be recalculated for every instance they are needed. The author begins with basic principles and works up to more advanced topics, explaining how calculations are done and the accuracy of results. This book combines historical context, technical explanations, and practical guidance for students and working astronomers seeking to advance their knowledge of astronomical coordinate systems, celestial measurements, and related concepts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781330123669_0

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