The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere
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The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere by William Millar
This introduction to the night sky is for amateur astronomers who desire a deeper understanding of the principles and observations of naked-eye astronomy. It covers topics such as terrestrial and astronomical coordinate systems, stars and constellations, the relative motions of the sky, Sun, Moon and Earth leading to an understanding of the seasons, phases of the moon, and eclipses. Topics are discussed and compared for observers located in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Written in a conversational style, only addition and subtraction are needed to understand the basic principles with a more advanced mathematical treatment available in the appendices. Each chapter contains a set of review questions and simple exercises to reinforce the reader's understanding of the material. The last chapter is a set of self-contained observation projects to get readers started with making observations about the concepts they have learned.
'… to many beginners will seem a convenient advantage … the book achieves its objective better than some others I have read …' Astronomy Now
'… perfect for those who desire a deeper understanding of the principles of naked eye astronomyIf you want to know why the night sky changes, this book is for you.' BBC Sky at Night
'This book covers co-ordinate systems, stars, the rotation and revolution of the Earth, the motion of the Moon, and eclipses. There is little mathematics beyond addition and subtraction. … a web page for the book … contains coloured versions of the figures. … Each chapter ends with questions and review problems, and the book concludes with observational projects and appendices with additional mathematical material, data, and a glossary.' The Observatory
'… perfect for those who desire a deeper understanding of the principles of naked eye astronomyIf you want to know why the night sky changes, this book is for you.' BBC Sky at Night
'This book covers co-ordinate systems, stars, the rotation and revolution of the Earth, the motion of the Moon, and eclipses. There is little mathematics beyond addition and subtraction. … a web page for the book … contains coloured versions of the figures. … Each chapter ends with questions and review problems, and the book concludes with observational projects and appendices with additional mathematical material, data, and a glossary.' The Observatory
| SKU | GOR009347672 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521671231 |
| ISBN 10 | 052167123X |
| Title | The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere |
| Author | William Millar |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2006-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 316 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
