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This third edition of Astronomy: Principles and Practice has been updated and expanded to cover the exciting developments in the 'new' astronomies and experimental methods which are now widely used. Together with the companion volume Astronomy: The Structure of the Universe, it provides a comprehensive and systematic treatment of astronomy including the physical and mathematical groundwork so often omitted from other textbooks. They comprise an excellent foundation for a complete two-year course in astronomy, while portions of the text may be selected as the basis of a preliminary science or liberal arts course at the first year university level. Both books include many worked examples, problems with answers, and a selection of practical projects. Although primarily intended for undergraduate use, these books will also afford serious amateur astronomers a welcome opportunity to study their subject as a working science. Astronomy: Principles and Practice, 3rd edition introduces the concepts and historical development of astronomy, presents a course on positional measurement and celestial mechanics, and describes the techniques and instrumentation of astronomical observation and measurement.
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"A magnificent example of what a book devoted to the practical teaching of astronomy in its first levels must be ...an indispensable work." -- The Space Book Board
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- PublisherCRC Press
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0852743947
- ISBN 13 9780852743942
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages376
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Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1450grams, ISBN:0852743947. Seller Inventory # 3943481
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ASTRONOMY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd 1988. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Third edition, updated and expanded. This book introduces the concepts and historical development of astronomy, presents a course on positional measurement and celestial mechanics, and describes the techniques and instrumentation of astronomical observation and measurement. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams. xv and 357 pages including index. A nice, clean copy. Dustwrapper spine is faded and rear panel is a little grubby/scuffed. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1709324
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