Classic text still unsurpassed in presentation of fundamental principles. Covers rectilinear motion, central forces, problems of two and three bodies, much more. Includes over 200 problems, some with answers. Reprint of revised 1914 edition.
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This review is from: An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics (Dover Books on Astronomy) (Paperback)
If you happen to be unfortunate enough to be using Goldstein's, Classical Mechanics, you will find that Kepler's Laws are not fully explored. I found the Moulton book to fill in alot of gaps. I do mean....alot of gaps! The book gives great detail into series expansions. Not only does it address the series, but it addresses the exact origin and derivation of the series expansions. The only thing it lacks is the recursion formula! Moulton treats all of the equations like this. He shows you complete derivations of everything. And, he is good in showing you applications of what you've learned.
In itself, the book is a textbook, but it serves as a great companion to any modern text. This book is actually quite old, so it gives you alot of insight into "antequated knowledge." You know, the "stuff" teachers already assume you know. So, I recommend this book to anyone. It is very readable. It explains concepts in a very simplistic manner. Unlike modern books that give you point "A" and expect you to fill in all the gaps to point "Z," Moulton uses the "old style of teaching" where he takes you from point "A" to point "Z" to fully prepare you, and then, he slams you with the impossible problems at the end. But, you find the problems are not nearly as difficult due to his preparations. Great Book!!
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This review is from: An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics (Dover Books on Astronomy) (Paperback)
This is an excellent textbook covering not only celestial mechanics, but a wide range of astrophysics topics. It was written in 1902 and updated in 1914. At that time nuclear processes were not known, and the composition of the sun was thought to be mainly iron. Given these limitations, however, the math is clear, the definitions are still used, and the historical background is interesting and informative. For a more up-to-date discussion of the subject, I recommend "Fundamentals of Astrodynamics", Bate, Mueller, White (1971), but get this one for the background.
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This review is from: An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics (Dover Books on Astronomy) (Paperback)
The Title is a little misleading. As an introduction, the coverage and detail this book deals with is by no means introductory, and is written for the college level student in mathematics. I needed to revise my knowledge of calculus and advanced mathematics, before I started to read this one.
However, I was pleasantly surprised by its clarity, ease of use, and explanation and example. It was worth the expense, and has made my understanding of the area much more broad and detailed. I am pleased with my purchase. I would not recommend it to someone who is unfamiliar with mathematics in terms of the complexity - it deals with calculus, advanced trigonometry and many properties of various spherical triangles and the like are assumed background knowledge. It is more a middle-level rather than a introductory textbook in my view.
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