
The Inequalities in the Motion of the Moon Due to the Direct Action of the Planets
Ernest W. Brown(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 8. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
106 pages
978-1-107-66473-9 (ISBN)
Description
Ernest William Brown (1866-1938) was a British astronomer who worked extensively on lunar theory. In this book, which was originally published in 1908, Brown's aim was to provide a comprehensive study of the effects of other planets on the motion of the moon. The text first appeared as an essay which obtained the Adams Prize in the University of Cambridge for the year 1907. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and the history of science.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
217 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-66473-9 (9781107664739)
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Content
Introduction; General scheme of notation; 1. The equations of variations; 2. Transformation of the disturbing function; 3. Development of the disturbing function; 4. A sieve for the rejection of insensible coefficients; 5. Auxillary numerical tables; 6. The inequalities in the coordinates; Addendum. Final values for the terms in longitude; Errata.