Dynamical Astronomy
Description

Basic astronomical concepts. Motions of the Earth. Astronomical coordinate systems. Elements of Spherical Trigonometry. Defining and measuring Time, calendars. Solar System. N-body Problem (and various cases) in Dynamical Astronomy and, in particular, in Celestial Mechanics. The Lagrange-Hamilton theory for the Dynamical Astronomy problems. Principles of rocket theory and space travelling.

Division: Applied Analysis
Program of Studies:
Undergraduate Studies
Semester: H
ECTS: 6
Hours per week (Lec/Tut/L): 2/2/0
Code: AM469
Course type: Elective
Erasmus students: Yes




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