Introduction to the maths and physics of the solar system / Lucio Piccirillo.

By:

Piccirillo, Lucio [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2020.Description: pages cmISBN:

9780367002541

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DDC classification:

523.20151 23 Pi In

LOC classification:

QB501 .P495 2020

Contents:

Basic concepts -- Math and physics toolkit -- Celestial mechanics -- Few facts about the solar system.

Summary: "This book provides readers with an understanding of the basic physics and mathematics that governs our solar system. It explores the mechanics of our Sun and planets; their orbits, tides, eclipses and many other fascinating phenomena. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate students studying astronomy and should be used in conjunction with other introductory astronomy textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. Features: Written in an engaging and approachable manner, with fully explained mathematics and physics concepts. Suitable as a companion to all introductory astronomy textbooks accessible to a general audience"-- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic concepts -- Math and physics toolkit -- Celestial mechanics -- Few facts about the solar system.

"This book provides readers with an understanding of the basic physics and mathematics that governs our solar system. It explores the mechanics of our Sun and planets; their orbits, tides, eclipses and many other fascinating phenomena. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate students studying astronomy and should be used in conjunction with other introductory astronomy textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. Features: Written in an engaging and approachable manner, with fully explained mathematics and physics concepts. Suitable as a companion to all introductory astronomy textbooks accessible to a general audience"-- Provided by publisher.

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