An Introduction To Practical Astronomy: With A Collection Of Astronomical Tables

Loomis, Elias

ISBN 10: 143045380X / ISBN 13: 9781430453802

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2007

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• Titel: An Introduction To Practical Astronomy: With A Collection Of Astronomical Tables
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 143045380X
• ISBN-13: 9781430453802
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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""An Introduction to Practical Astronomy: With a Collection of Astronomical Tables"" by Elias Loomis is a comprehensive guide to the study of astronomy. This book is designed to help beginners understand the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the movements of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. The author provides detailed explanations of the various tools and techniques used in practical astronomy, such as telescopes, observatories, and star charts.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of astronomy. The first section provides an overview of the history of astronomy and the basic principles of celestial mechanics. The second section focuses on the observation of the stars, including the use of telescopes and the measurement of stellar positions and distances. The third section covers the study of the planets, including their orbits, rotations, and physical characteristics.In addition to the main text, the book includes a collection of astronomical tables that provide useful information for astronomers, such as the positions of the planets and the times of sunrise and sunset. The tables are organized in a clear and easy-to-use format, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in practical astronomy.Overall, ""An Introduction to Practical Astronomy: With a Collection of Astronomical Tables"" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about astronomy. The book is well-written and easy to understand, and the inclusion of the astronomical tables makes it a practical reference guide for amateur astronomers and professionals alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.