附註:Includes bibliographical references (page 251).
The sun and the nature of the solar system -- Motion of the planets -- Sun, earth, and moon -- The sky as observed from the rotating, revolving earth -- Other planets, their satellites, and rings -- Asteroids, comets, and meteoroids -- Radiations and telescopes.
摘要:This challenging collection of problems is organized into seven carefully crafted, thoughtful chapters on the Sun and the nature of the solar system; the motion of the planets; the Sun, Earth, and Moon; the sky as observed from the rotating, revolving Earth; other planets, their satellites, their rings; asteroids, comets, and meteoroids; and the radiations and telescopes. From question 1, "List characteristics of the solar system that are major clues in devising a hypothesis of its origin and evolution," through question 924, "Give a brief list of the contributions of radio and.