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The purpose of this volume is to furnish atext in Practical Astronomy especially adapted to the needs of civil-engineering students who can devote but little time to the subject, and who are not likely to take up advanced study of Astronomy. The text} deals chiefly with'the class of observations which can be made with surveying instruments, the methods applicable to astronomical and geodetic instruments being treated but briefly. It has been the author's intention to produce a book which is intermediate between the text-book written for the student of Astronomy or Geodesy and the short chapter on the subject generally given in text-books on Surveying. The subject has therefore been treated from the standpoint of the engineer, who is interested chiefly in obtaining results, and those refinements have been omitted which are beyond the requirements of the work which can be performed with the engineer's transit. This has led to the introduction of some rather crude mathematical processes, but it is hoped that these are presented in such a way as to aid the student in gaining a clearer conception of the prob lem without conveying wrong notions as to when such short-cut methods can properly be applied. The elementary principles have been treated rather elaborately but with a view to making these principles clear rather than to the introduction of refine ments. Much space has been devoted to the Measurement of Time because this subject seems to cause the student more difficulty than any other branch of Practical Astronomy. The attempt has been made to arrange the text so that it will be a convenient reference book for the engineer who is doing field work.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334034354
- ISBN 13 9781334034350
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages247
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Practical Astronomy delves into the principles and tools of astronomy, preparing civil engineering students with the essential knowledge needed for field work. Bridging the gap between introductory textbooks and specialized texts, it covers observations for latitude, time, longitude, and azimuth using surveying instruments. Through precise yet accessible explanations, the author guides readers through complex mathematical processes while demonstrating their practical applications. This book serves as an invaluable reference for engineers and surveyors, providing the necessary knowledge to obtain accurate field results. By understanding the relationship between coordinates and celestial bodies, readers gain a deeper appreciation of the intricate workings of our universe, making this book not only an educational tool but also a source of fascination. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334034350_0
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