The Inequalities in the Motion of the Moon Due to the Direct Action of the Planets

This book, originally published in 1908, aims to provide a comprehensive study of the effects of other planets on the motion of the moon.

Ernest W. Brown (Author)

9781107664739, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 May 2014

106 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 0.6 cm, 0.2 kg

Ernest William Brown (1866–1938) was a British astronomer who worked extensively on lunar theory. In this book, which was originally published in 1908, Brown's aim was to provide a comprehensive study of the effects of other planets on the motion of the moon. The text first appeared as an essay which obtained the Adams Prize in the University of Cambridge for the year 1907. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and the history of science.

Introduction
General scheme of notation
1. The equations of variations
2. Transformation of the disturbing function
3. Development of the disturbing function
4. A sieve for the rejection of insensible coefficients
5. Auxillary numerical tables
6. The inequalities in the coordinates
Addendum. Final values for the terms in longitude
Errata.

Subject Areas: Astronomy, space & time [PG]