Physics And Astronomy Of The Moon

Author : Zdeněk Kopal
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483270784

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Physics and Astronomy of the Moon by Zdeněk Kopal Pdf

Physics and Astronomy of the Moon focuses on the application of principles of physics in the study of the moon, including perturbations, equations, light scattering, and photometry. The selection first offers information on the motion of the moon in space and libration of the moon. Topics include Hill's equations of motion, non-solar perturbations, improved lunar ephemeris, optical and physical libration of the moon, and adjustment of heliometric observations of the moon's libration. The text then elaborates on the dynamics of the earth-moon system, photometry of the moon, and polarization of moonlight. The publication explains lunar eclipses and the topography of the moon. Discussions focus on the photometric model of eclipses, brightness of the solar elementary ring, effects of light scattering, photometry of lunar eclipses, and determination of altitudes on the moon. The text then evaluates the interpretation of lunar craters, luminescence of the lunar surface, and the origin and history of the moon. The selection is a dependable reference for physicists and astronomers interested in the application of principles of physics in the study of the moon.

Author : Zdenĕk Kopal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:463068695

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Physics and Astronomy of the Moon by Zdenĕk Kopal Pdf

Author : Zdenek Kopal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401175462

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An Introduction to the Study of the Moon by Zdenek Kopal Pdf

After several decades spent in astronomical semi-obscurity, the Moon has of late suddenly emerged as an object of considerable interest to students of astronomy as well as of other branches of natural science and technology; and the reasons for this are indeed of historical significance. For the Moon has now been destined to be the first celestial body outside the confines of our own planet to be reconnoitered at a close range by means of spacecraft built and sent out by human hand for this purpose. At the time of writing, not less than ten such spacecraft of American as well as Rus sian origin landed already on different parts of the lunar surface; and some of these provided remarkable records of its detail structure to a spatial resolution increased thousandfold over that attained so far from our ground-based facilities. A renewed interest in our satellite, stemming from this source, on the part of the students of many branches of science and technology has also underlined the need for presenting the gist of our present knowledge in this field in the form that could serve as an introduction to the study of the Moon not only for astronomers, but also for serious students from other branches of science or technology.

Author : Thomas A. Hockey
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0130799637

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The Book of the Moon by Thomas A. Hockey Pdf

Traces the history of the exploration of the moon from ancient times to the present and discusses the makeup of the moon's surface

Author : Zdenek Kopal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401034081

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The Moon by Zdenek Kopal Pdf

A favourable reception of the first edition of this book - due no doubt to the nature of its subject - which went out of print in 2 years, gave its author a welcome oppor tunity to update at present its contents. This was all the more necessary, as seldom in the annals of science has our knowledge of the physics and astronomy of the Moon made greater progress than during this time. The real heroes of this advance have, of course, been the spacecraft - 33 of which have now been sent out since 1959 to reconnoiter our satellite at a close range. The hard-landers among them just about delivered their message by the time when the first edition of this book went to the press; but it was the soft-landers and orbiters, which followed in their wake between 1966-67, that became really the principal contributors to lunar research. By now that it may be both timely and their programmes have likewise been completed; so opportune to take stock of the present state of our subject now - on the eve of the next stage of lunar exploration by manned landings on the surface of our satellit- which can be expected to take place in the very near future. * The aim of the second edition of this book will be to provide the requisite infor mation, brought up to date in an organized manner.

Author : David M. Harland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387681320

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NASA's Moon Program by David M. Harland Pdf

In 'Paving the Way for Apollo 11' David Harland explains the lure of the Moon to classical philosophers, astronomers, and geologists, and how NASA set out to investigate the Moon in preparation for a manned lunar landing mission. It focuses particularly on the Lunar Orbiter and Surveyor missions.

Author : John M. Steele
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-17
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781461421498

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Ancient Astronomical Observations and the Study of the Moon’s Motion (1691-1757) by John M. Steele Pdf

The discovery of a gradual acceleration in the moon’s mean motion by Edmond Halley in the last decade of the seventeenth century led to a revival of interest in reports of astronomical observations from antiquity. These observations provided the only means to study the moon’s ‘secular acceleration’, as this newly-discovered acceleration became known. This book contains the first detailed study of the use of ancient and medieval astronomical observations in order to investigate the moon’s secular acceleration from its discovery by Halley to the establishment of the magnitude of the acceleration by Richard Dunthorne, Tobias Mayer and Jérôme Lalande in the 1740s and 1750s. Making extensive use of previously unstudied manuscripts, this work shows how different astronomers used the same small body of preserved ancient observations in different ways in their work on the secular acceleration. In addition, this work looks at the wider context of the study of the moon’s secular acceleration, including its use in debates of biblical chronology, whether the heavens were made up of æther, and the use of astronomy in determining geographical longitude. It also discusses wider issues of the perceptions and knowledge of ancient and medieval astronomy in the early-modern period. This book will be of interest to historians of astronomy, astronomers and historians of the ancient world.

Author : Gerald North
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139464949

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Observing the Moon by Gerald North Pdf

Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated second edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!

Author : S.K. Runcorn,H.C. Urey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401028615

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The Moon by S.K. Runcorn,H.C. Urey Pdf

Proceedings of Symposium No. 47 organized by the IAU held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, March 22-26, 1971

Author : Gilbert Fielder
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000513820

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Secrets of the Moon by Gilbert Fielder Pdf

Secrets of the Moon: Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface provides a unique account of the origin of key features on the lunar surface. Containing historical accounts and the latest observations from the field, in addition to exciting data from the Apollo manned missions, it describes the development of our current understanding of our Moon. It also explores the fracturing of the Moon, a topic not explored in other literature in the area, and contains a statistical treatment of the smaller craters of the Moon, as well as a geological treatment of the larger craters. This moderately technical account is designed to clarify and update the general thinking on the nature and origin of the most important lunar surface features for both undergraduate and research students. It may also be read by the professional scientist, especially the astronomer and the geologist who has found little time to study the Moon’s topography, in addition to the lunar amateur astronomer and even the dedicated layman with a keen interest in lunar science. The book excludes nearly all mathematical symbols in order to remain accessible to those without a formal education in the area. Key Features: Authored by an expert in the area Presents a comprehensive account of the lunar surface, from historical observations to the NASA Apollo manned missions and the latest observations and data in the field Includes a statistical and geological treatment of the craters Dr. Gilbert Fielder is Reader Emeritus at Lancaster University, United Kingdom. He performed extended teaching at Lancaster University on Planetary Science and introduced a new degree course on Remote Sensing. Prior to this, he was Principal Investigator in NASA’s Heat Capacity Mapping Programme, while continuing to head the Lunar and Planetary Unit at Lancaster until retirement. Dr. Fielder has authored several books, and presented many BBC and ITA television news programmes, as well as popular programmes with Sir Patrick Moore (on the BBC’s "The Sky at Night") and, on the occasion of the first landing of astronauts on the Moon, with David Frost as Chairman in a special programme.

Author : John Wilkinson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642148057

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The Moon in Close-up by John Wilkinson Pdf

Information collected by recent space probes sent to explore the Moon by the USA, the European Space Agency, Japan, China and India has changed our knowledge and understanding of the Moon, particularly its geology, since the Apollo missions. This book presents those findings in a way that will be welcomed by amateur astronomers, students, educators and anyone interested in the Moon. Enhanced by many colour photos, it combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions and labelled photographic maps of the lunar surface. Guided by observation methods explained in the book and 17 Study Areas presented and carefully explained in the last chapter, amateur astronomers can observe these features from Earth using telescopes and binoculars. Readers who consult the photographic maps will gain a better understanding about the Moon’s topography and geology. The book is rounded out by a helpful glossary.

Author : Gregg H. Linebaugh
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4359625

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Astrophysics from the Moon by Gregg H. Linebaugh Pdf

Author : B. G. Marsden
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468484014

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The Earth-Moon System by B. G. Marsden Pdf

On January 20-21, 1964, the Institute for Space Studies of the Goddard Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was host to an international group of astronomers, physicists, and Earth scientists, gathered to discuss the Earth-Moon system. This was the sixth in a continuing series of interdisciplinary meetings on topics in space physics held at the Institute. The conference was organ ized by G.J.F. MacDonald, of the University of California at Los Angeles, and by R.H. Dicke, of Princeton University. The working title of the conference was "The Dynamics of the Earth-Moon System," and indeed much of the contents of this proceedings volume is concerned with dynamical problems, but the conference dealt with many other topics concerning the Earth-Moon system, and hence we have adopted the shorter title for this volume. The conference proceedings have been somewhat rear·· ranged from the order in which the papers were actually presented. In doing this the editors are exercising hindsight to bring together closely related discussions. The first paper, by D. Brouwer, discusses the motions and moments of inertia of the Moon and their relation to the lunar figure and composition. From this discussion it emerges there remain many uncertainties in the motion of the Moon associated with the lunar composition and the distribution of its mass.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:469070945

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Astrophysics from the Moon by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carolyn Collins Petersen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781440563591

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Astronomy 101 by Carolyn Collins Petersen Pdf

A guide to astronomy covers such topics as the Sun, the planets, galaxies, the big bang, and astrobiology, along with brief profiles of prominent figures in astronomy.