An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics by Forest Ray Moulton
$9.99
Secondhand paperback very good condition. Published by Dover Publications, 1970. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to celestial mechanics, covering fundamental principles, rectilinear motion, central forces, the two-body problem, orbit determination, and perturbations from third bodies. It explains the prediction and interpretation of celestial phenomena through theoretical methods, including those of Laplace and Gauss. The text balances general coverage without overemphasizing any single aspect, outlining key transformations and noting assumptions.
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