
Dynamics of Planetary Systems
An introduction to celestial mechanics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field
Celestial mechanics—the study of the movement of planets, satellites, and smaller bodies such as comets—is one of the oldest subjects in the physical sciences. Since the mid-twentieth century, the field has experienced a renaissance due to advances in space flight, digital computi...
An introduction to celestial mechanics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field
Celestial mechanics—the study of the movement of planets, satellites, and smaller bodies such as comets—is one of the oldest subjects in the physical sciences. Since the mid-twentieth century, the field has experienced a renaissance due to advances in space flight, digital computi...