Math for Amateur Astronomers
Can't tell a sine from a sign? Would you like to experience the music of the spheres? Then this book is for you! Math for Amateur Astronomers explains how to use mathematics to explore astronomy. Without deriving the equations, this book describes how to correctly use the mathematical descriptions of many parts of astronomy. From optics to astrophotography, navigation to orbits, the equations are presented so they can be used manually or programmed into a computer. Data sources are also presented and a section of references will lead the reader on to more detailed information if needed. By James H. Fox, 59 pages, published 2002 by the Astronomical League.