Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1962091 in Books
• Published on: 1988-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 548 pages

Synopsis
New edition of a classic first published in 1978. It covers the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics, numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses, and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. Assumes a knowledge of calculus and elementary vector analysis, but not astronomy or spac

Customer Reviews

An essential book
For anyone interested in the arcane discipline of astrodynamics, this book is essential reading. Obviously, it assumes a good knowledge of mathematics (vector analysis and calculus) but nothing exceptional. So clear and logical are the mathematical arguments that you will be fooled into thinking that the subject is easier than it is! The discussion of the Lagrangian points (places where a small particle can remain in a stable or semi-stable position relative to two more massive bodies) is exemplary. While not everyone will be able to read through and understand this book, anyone who can will learn a great deal.