Lectures On The Lunar Theory (1900)

Adams, John Couch

ISBN 10: 054861959X / ISBN 13: 9780548619599

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lectures On The Lunar Theory (1900)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 054861959X
• ISBN 13: 9780548619599
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Lectures On The Lunar Theory"" is a book written by John Couch Adams and published in 1900. The book is a collection of lectures given by Adams on the subject of the lunar theory, which is the study of the motion of the moon around the earth. The book is divided into five lectures, each covering a different aspect of the lunar theory. The first lecture provides an overview of the history of the study of the moon's motion, from ancient times to the present day. The second lecture focuses on the mathematical principles that underlie the lunar theory, including Kepler's laws of planetary motion and Newton's laws of motion and gravitation. The third lecture delves into the various methods used to calculate the moon's position and motion, including the use of astronomical observations and mathematical models. The fourth lecture discusses the various factors that affect the moon's motion, such as the gravitational pull of the sun and other planets, and the effects of the earth's atmosphere. The final lecture provides a summary of the current state of knowledge about the lunar theory, including recent advances in the field. Overall, ""Lectures On The Lunar Theory"" is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of this important area of astronomy, written by one of the leading experts in the field.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.

Book Description

Originally published in 1900, this book presents a collection of fascinating lectures collated from the manuscripts of Professor John Couch Adams. The lectures, which were taught at the University of Cambridge between the years 1860-89, aimed 'to illustrate geometrically the analytical processes' of the Lunar Theory and 'render them more comprehensible'.