Sharpen practical skills for real-world exploration and engineering. The book provides a focused introduction to Practical Astronomy and Geodesy, including the projections of the sphere, designed for scientific travelers and military use. It emphasizes usable methods and computations over purely descriptive astronomy.
This edition guides readers through essential tools, core theorems, and practical applications. It covers how observations are planned with portable instruments, how to compute celestial positions, and how to determine key Earth and sky measurements for field work.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to practical astronomy and geodesy. It begins with an overview of the history of astronomy, covering topics such as the Earth's shape, the movement of the stars, and the phases of the moon. The author then discusses the instruments used in astronomy, such as the telescope, the transit instrument, and the sextant. He also covers the techniques used to make astronomical observations, such as measuring the positions of stars and planets. Finally, the author provides an overview of geodesy, the science of measuring the Earth's surface. He discusses the techniques used to measure the Earth's shape and size, and the applications of geodesy to fields such as surveying and navigation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about astronomy and geodesy. It is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with useful information. The author has done an excellent job of presenting a complex subject in a way that is accessible to a general audience 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 Verkäufers 9781330464250_0
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 481 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.09 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1330464257
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 482 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25810482/2
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