Fundamentals of Astronomy

Presenting an overview of foundational concepts, this book covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics. It discusses elements of astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. It provides arguments from classical astronomy, such as spherical astronomy, that form the foundation for work in the field.

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Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics, closing with two chapters that discuss elements of astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. Supplementary and explanatory notes at the end of each chapter provide references to material published in scientific journals, and solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material. Broad in coverage, the book presents arguments from classical astronomy, such as spherical astronomy, that form the foundation for future work in the field.

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