Celestial Calculations: A Gentle Introduction to Computational Astronomy (The MIT Press) - Softcover
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How to predict and calculate the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics.
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<DIV>J. L. Lawrence is Chief Technology Officer for a company that builds computer systems for the government and commercial satellite customers.</DIV>
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How to predict and calculate the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics.Our knowledge of the universe is expanding rapidly, as space probes launched decades ago begin to send information back to earth. There has never been a better time to learn about how planets, stars, and satellites move through the heavens. This book is for amateur astronomers who want to move beyond pictures of constellations in star guides and solve the mysteries of a starry night. It is a book for readers who have wondered, for example, where Saturn will appear in the night sky, when the sun will rise and set, or how long the space station will be over their location. In Celestial Calculations, J. L. Lawrence shows readers how to find the answers to these and other astronomy questions with only a personal computer and high school math. Using an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach, Lawrence explains what calculations are required, why they are needed, and how they all fit together.Lawrence begins with basic principles- unit of measure conversions, time conversions, and coordinate systems. He combines these concepts into a computer program that can calculate the location of a star, and uses the same methods for predicting the locations of the sun, moon, and planets. He then shows how to use these methods for locating the many satellites we have sent into orbit. Finally, he describes a variety of resources and tools available to the amateur astronomer, including star charts and astronomical tables. Diagrams illustrate the major concepts, and computer programs that implement the algorithms are included. Photographs of actual celestial objects accompany the text, and interesting astronomical facts are interspersed throughout.Source code (in Python 3, JAVA, and Visual Basic) and executables for all the programs and examples presented in the book are available for download at https-//CelestialCalculations.github.io. How to predict and calculate the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780262536639
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Condition: Bueno. : Descubre los misterios del universo con 'Celestial Calculations: A Gentle Introduction to Computational Astronomy' de J. L. Lawrence. Este libro te guía paso a paso en el cálculo de las posiciones de estrellas, planetas y satélites utilizando una computadora personal y matemáticas de nivel secundario. Ideal para astrónomos aficionados que desean ir más allá de las constelaciones y explorar los movimientos celestes. Aprende a predecir dónde aparecerá Saturno, cuándo saldrá y se pondrá el sol, y cuánto tiempo estará la estación espacial sobre tu ubicación. Con diagramas claros y programas de ejemplo en Python, JAVA y Visual Basic, este libro te proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para desentrañar los secretos del cielo nocturno. EAN: 9780262536639 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias Título: Celestial Calculations Autor: J. L. Lawrence Editorial: MIT Press Ltd, Cambridge, Mass. Idioma: en Páginas: 392 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-02-18-d2c57174