Astronomical Problems

Preface to the Fourth Russian Edition

Introduction. How to Solve Astronomical Problems

I Interpolation (Problems 1-10)

II The Celestial Sphere (Problems 11-33)

III Systems of Celestial Coordinates (Problems 34-100)

IV Culmination, the Determination of Geographical Latitude, and the Coordinates of Celestial Bodies (Problems 101-169)

V Refraction (Problems 170-188)

VI The Apparent Motion of the Sun (Problems 189-217)

VII The Determination of Time and Longitude (Problems 218-302)

VIII The Calendar (Problems 303-324)

IX The Rising and Setting of a Heavenly Body (Problems 325-363)

X Precession (Problems 364-380)

XI Problems Solved with the Help of the Celestial Globe (Problems I-XIV)

XII Planetary Movement (Problems 381-466)

XIII Parallax and Aberration (Problems 467-506)

XIV The Earth (Problems 507-574)

XV The Movement and Phases of the Moon (Problems 575-619)

XVI Eclipses (Problems 620-654)

XVII Gravitation (Problems 655-733)

XVIII Astronomical Instruments and Methods (Problems 734-805)

XIX The Moon (Problems 806-826)

XX The Planets (Problems 827-874)

XXI Comets (Problems 875-910)

XXII Meteors and Meteorites (Problems 911-944)

XXIII The Sun (Problems 945-991)

XXIV The Movements and the Nature of the Stars (Problems 992-1084)

XXV Double Stars (Problems 1085-1123)

XXVI Variable Stars and Novae (Problems 1124-1154)

XXVII The Structure of the Universe (Problems 1155-1176)

XXVIII Miscellaneous Problems (Problems 1177-1200)

Problems of Artificial Celestial Bodies (Problems 1201-1212)

Answers and Solutions

Appendix

Plates