Without doubt the book has allowed me to understand the Astronomical Almanac to a much greater degree. The book does require a prior knowledge of mathematics, but that is only to be expected.
First class book, extremely well written and presented.
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Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical Almanac Revised Edition
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P. Kenneth Seidelmann
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The Explanatory Supplement provides a detailed description of how to perform practical astronomy or spherical astronomy. This completely revised and rewritten edition is an authoritative source on astronomical phenomena and calendars. Although this paperback edition carries a 2006 copyright date, it is the same material published in 1992 hardcover edition.
- ISBN-101891389459
- ISBN-13978-1891389450
- EditionRevised
- PublisherUniversity Science Books
- Publication dateAugust 15, 2005
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6.5 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
- Print length752 pages
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The Explanatory Supplement provides a detailed description of how to perform practical astronomy or spherical astronomy. This completely revised and rewritten edition is an authoritative source on astronomical phenomena and calendars. Although this paperback edition carries a 2006 copyright date, it is the same material published in 1992 hardcover edition.
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Edited by P. Kenneth Seidelmann U.S. Naval Observatory
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- Publisher : University Science Books; Revised edition (August 15, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 752 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1891389459
- ISBN-13 : 978-1891389450
- Item Weight : 2.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,756,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,291 in Astronomy & Astrophysics
- #10,031 in Astronomy (Books)
- #40,762 in Core
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