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Introduction
A Modern Almagest
An Updated Version of Ptolemy's Model of the Solar System
Richard Fitzpatrick
Professor of Physics
The University of Texas at Austin
Introduction
Euclid's Elements and Ptolemy's Almagest
Ptolemy's Model of the Solar System
Copernicus's Model of the Solar System
Kepler's Model of the Solar System
Purpose of Treatise
Spherical Astronomy
Celestial Sphere
Celestial Motions
Celestial Coordinates
Ecliptic Circle
Ecliptic Coordinates
Signs of the Zodiac
Ecliptic Declinations and Right Ascenesions.
Local Horizon and Meridian
Horizontal Coordinates
Meridian Transits
Principal Terrestrial Latitude Circles
Equinoxes and Solstices
Terrestrial Climes
Ecliptic Ascensions
Azimuth of Ecliptic Ascension Point
Ecliptic Altitude and Orientation
Dates
Introduction
Determination of Julian Day Numbers
Geometric Planetary Orbit Models
Introduction
Model of Kepler
Model of Hipparchus
Model of Ptolemy
Model of Copernicus
The Sun
Determination of Ecliptic Longitude
Example Longitude Calculations
Determination of Equinox and Solstice Dates
Equation of Time
The Moon
Determination of Ecliptic Longitude
Example Longitude Calculations
Determination of Ecliptic Latitude
Lunar Parallax
Lunar-Solar Syzygies and Eclipses
Introduction
Determination of Lunar-Solar Elongation
Example Syzygy Calculations
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Example Eclipse Calculations
Eclipse Statistics
The Superior Planets
Determination of Ecliptic Longitude
Mars
Determination of Conjunction, Opposition, and Station Dates
Jupiter
Saturn
The Inferior Planets
Determination of Ecliptic Longitude
Venus
Determination of Conjunction and Greatest Elongation Dates
Mercury
Planetary Latitudes
Introduction
Determination of Ecliptic Latitude of Superior Planet
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Determination of Ecliptic Latitude of Inferior Planet
Venus
Mercury
Glossary
Index of Symbols
Bibliography
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Richard Fitzpatrick 2010-07-21
