An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics
by Forest Ray Moulton
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Author: Forest Ray MoultonEdition: Paperback
Published: 1984-06-01
ISBN: 0486646874
Number of pages: 437
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Great Reference for All
Summary: 5 Stars
If you happen to be unfortunate enough to be using Goldstein's, Classical Mechanics, you will find that Kepler's Laws are not fully explored. I found the Moulton book to fill in alot of gaps. I do mean....alot of gaps! The book gives great detail into series expansions. Not only does it address the series, but it addresses the exact origin and derivation of the series expansions. The only thing it lacks is the recursion formula! Moulton treats all of the equations like this. He shows you complete derivations of everything. And, he is good in showing you applications of what you've learned.
In itself, the book is a textbook, but it serves as a great companion to any modern text. This book is actually quite old, so it gives you alot of insight into "antequated knowledge." You know, the "stuff" teachers already assume you know.
So, I recommend this book to anyone. It is very readable. It explains concepts in a very simplistic manner. Unlike modern books that give you point "A" and expect you to fill in all the gaps to point "Z," Moulton uses the "old style of teaching" where he takes you from point "A" to point "Z" to fully prepare you, and then, he slams you with the impossible problems at the end. But, you find the problems are not nearly as difficult due to his preparations.
Great Book!!
Summary of An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics
Classic text still unsurpassed in presentation of fundamental principles. Covers rectilinear motion, central forces, problems of two and three bodies, much more. Includes over 200 problems, some with answers. Reprint of revised 1914 edition.
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