Title Calculate the Orbit of Mars! : An Observing Challenge and Historical Adventure Author(s) Clark, Jane Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. Description XIII, 316 p. 153 illus., 93 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note This book shows readers how to calculate the orbit of Mars, based on their own observations and using observations made by the author. The historical, observational, and analytical aspects of the project to measure the orbit of Mars are all combined in this one book! Determining the orbit of Mars is particularly important, as originally solving this problem required the founding of modern science. Clark discusses how people came to believe in the Newtonian model of the Solar System, works through the mathematical basis for the theory of gravity, and shows how Newton ruled out the possibility of alternative theories. Readers also learn how it became possible to accurately measure the positions of Mars from a moving, spinning platform???the Earth. This mid-level observational challenge is well within reach of most serious amateur astronomers. For the observations, only a telescope with auto-guiding capability and the ability to mount a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera is required. For the calculations, it is assumed that the reader has a science, engineering, or mathematics background and is familiar with calculus, vectors, and trigonometry ISBN,Price 9783030782672 Keyword(s) 1. ASTRONOMY 2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences 3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques 4. Astronomy???Observations 5. Classical and Quantum Gravity 6. EBOOK 7. EBOOK - SPRINGER 8. GRAVITATION 9. MEASUREMENT 10. Measurement Science and Instrumentation 11. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I11684     On Shelf