Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)

A.E. Roy

ISBN 10: 0750309172 / ISBN 13: 9780750309172

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2003

About this Item

Gives a comprehensive treatment to the theories of astronomy. This work presents the basic software and hardware, providing several mathematical tools, and discusses some simple physical processes that are either involved in the astronomer's tools of trade or concerned in the mechanisms associated with astronomical bodies. Num Pages: 475 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1066. . 2003. 4th Edition. Paperback. . . . .

Seller Inventory # V9780750309172

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750309172
• ISBN 13: 9780750309172
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Despite remarkable advances in astronomy, space research, and related technology since the first edition of this book was published, the philosophy of the prior editions has remained the same throughout. However, because of this progress, there is a need to update the information and present the new findings. In the fourth edition of Astronomy: Principles and Practice, much like the previous editions, the celebrated authors give a comprehensive and systematic treatment to the theories of astronomy.

This reference furthers your study of astronomy by presenting the basic software and hardware, providing several straightforward mathematical tools, and discussing some simple physical processes that are either involved in the astronomer's tools of trade or concerned in the mechanisms associated with astronomical bodies. The first six chapters introduce the simple observations that can be made by the eye as well as discuss how such observations were interpreted by previous civilizations. The next several chapters examine the interpretation of positional measurements and the basic principles of celestial mechanics. The authors then explore radiation, optical telescopes, and radio and high-energy technologies. They conclude with practical projects and exercises.

Features New to the Fourth Edition:

Revised values such as the obliquity of the ecliptic

Expanded material that is devoted to new astronomies and techniques such as optical data recording

A listing of Web sites that offer information on relevant astronomical events

Revised and expanded, this edition continues to offer vital information about the fundamentals of astronomy. Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition satisfies the need of anyone who has a strong desire to understand the philosophy and applications of the science of astronomy.

About the Author

A.E. Roy