Adventures in Celestial Mechanics
Author | : Victor G. Szebehely |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1989 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015018503311 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Adventures in Celestial Mechanics written by Victor G. Szebehely and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this well-written textbook, one of the world's leading authorities provides an expert introduction to the principles of orbital mechanics, with applications to the dynamics of space probes, artificial satellites, and members of the solar system. In Professor Szebehely's own words, his aim is "to infatuate students with the beauty of celestial mechanics, to emphasize the basic and simple principles, and to offer as challenges the fascinating, unsolved problems in this field." "--Back cover.