An edition of Spherical Astronomy
(1966)
Spherical Astronomy
by Edgar W. Woolard and Gerald M. Clemence
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Spherical Astronomy provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental principles of positional astronomy.
The text focuses on the principles of spherical astronomy and the theory of fundamental astronomical observations. Discussions are made on topics such as the celestial sphere and the nature of the reference systems of astronomy; the geometric aspects of the celestial sphere in relation to geographic position; systems of time measurement based on the rotation of the earth; and the inertial reference system.
Astronomers and astrophysicists will find the book highly insightful.
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Table of Contents
Preface
The Astronomy of Position
Chapter 1. The Celestial Sphere and the Nature of the Reference Systems of Astronomy
Chapter 2. Celestial Coordinate Systems
Chapter 3. The Geometric Aspects of the Celestial Sphere in Relation to Geographic Position
Chapter 4. Parallax
Chapter 5. Astronomical Refraction
Chapter 6. Aberration
Chapter 7. The Apparent Diurnal Motions
Chapter 8. The Dynamic Basis of the Astronomical Coordinate System
Chapter 9. The Variations of the Local Reference System
Chapter 10. Determinations of Position in the Local Reference System
Chapter 11. Precession and Nutation
Chapter 12. Variations of Ecliptic and Equatorial Coordinates from Precession and Nutation
Chapter 13. Ephemerides
Chapter 14. The Measurement of Time
Chapter 15. Systems of Time Measurement Based on the Rotation of the Earth
Chapter 16. Ephemeris Time
Chapter 17. The Construction of Observational Star Catalogs
Chapter 18. Fundamental Star Systems
Chapter 19. The Inertial Reference System
Chapter 20. Historical Development of the Terminology of Spherical Astronomy
Index
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