Astronomy on the Personal Computer

Translator: Dunlop, S.
This textbook provides the reader with practical solutions to a variety of astronomical problems. It includes both astronomical fundamentals and technical knowhow for the implementation of software. Each chapter is structured according to topic and closes with a listing of a relevant program.

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This textbook provides the reader with practical solutions to a variety of astronomical problems. It includes both astronomical fundamentals and technical knowhow for an implementation of software. Each chapter is structured according to topic and closes with a listing of a relevant program. The enlcosed diskette contains source text of all programs for Turbo Pascal on IBM-compatible PCs or Pure Pascal on Atari ST/TT computers. The programs have also been made accessible using Windows. An input file for the program OCCULT is included containing the stars of the Zodiacal Catalogue by Robertson.