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Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (Pbk)

Astronomy

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"Astronomy" by A.E. Roy, D. Clarke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Known to many astronomers as simply "Roy & Clarke," the authors revised and extended this edition to account for developments and changes in teaching over the last decade. It introduces the concepts and historical development of astronomy, presents a course on positional measurement and celestial mechanics, and describes the techniques and instrumentation of modern astronomical observation and measurement.

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Best For: Students and instructors in core astronomy courses
Focus: Foundations of astronomy including positional measurement, celestial mechanics, and observational techniques
Covers: Historical development of astronomy, measurement methods, celestial mechanics, and modern instrumentation
Why It Matters: Provides updated content reflecting recent changes in astronomy education and practice

"Astronomy" by A.E. Roy, D. Clarke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: A.E. Roy, D. Clarke

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Known to many astronomers as simply "Roy & Clarke," the authors revised and extended this edition to account for developments and changes in teaching over the last decade. It introduces the concepts and historical development of astronomy, presents a course on positional measurement and celestial mechanics, and describes the techniques and instrumentation of modern astronomical observation and measurement.

AuthorA.E. Roy, D. Clarke
PublisherCRC Press
Published2003-06-01
ISBN-139780750309172
BindingPaperback
Pages475
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 475 pages

Language: English

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