Physics and Astronomy of the Moon
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1961
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Zdeněk Kopal
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 7 0 7 8 - 4
Physics and Astronomy of the Moon focuses on the application of principles of physics in the study of the moon, including perturbations, equations, light scattering, and… Read more
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Request a sales quotePhysics and Astronomy of the Moon focuses on the application of principles of physics in the study of the moon, including perturbations, equations, light scattering, and photometry. The selection first offers information on the motion of the moon in space and libration of the moon. Topics include Hill's equations of motion, non-solar perturbations, improved lunar ephemeris, optical and physical libration of the moon, and adjustment of heliometric observations of the moon's libration. The text then elaborates on the dynamics of the earth-moon system, photometry of the moon, and polarization of moonlight. The publication explains lunar eclipses and the topography of the moon. Discussions focus on the photometric model of eclipses, brightness of the solar elementary ring, effects of light scattering, photometry of lunar eclipses, and determination of altitudes on the moon. The text then evaluates the interpretation of lunar craters, luminescence of the lunar surface, and the origin and history of the moon. The selection is a dependable reference for physicists and astronomers interested in the application of principles of physics in the study of the moon.
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 The Motion of the Moon in Space
I. Introductory Remarks
II. The Principal Methods
III. Hill's Equations of Motion
IV. Non-Solar Perturbations
V. Comparison with the Observations
VI. The Improved Lunar Ephemeris
VII. Radar Distances of the Moon
References
Chapter 2 Libration of the Moon
I. Rotation of the Moon and the Laws of Cassini
II. Optical Libration of the Moon
III. Physical Libration of the Moon
IV. Physical Libration in Longitude
V. Physical Libration in Inclination and Node
VI. Influence of Solar Attraction
VII. Determination of the Constants of the Moon's Physical Libration from Observations
VIII. Comparison of Heliometric Observations of the Moon with Theory
IX. Adjustment of Heliometric Observations of the Moon's Libration
X. Remarks Concerning the Figure of the Moon
XI. Values of the Constants of the Moon's Physical Libration and Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Dynamics of the Earth-Moon System
I. Introduction
II. Kinematical and Dynamical Relationships
III. Tidal Deformation
IV. Rotation of the Earth
V. Secular Variation : The Evidence
VI. The Tidal Couple
VII. Inclination and Eccentricity
References
Chapter 4 Photometry of the Moon
I. Introduction
II. Integral Brightness as a Function of the Phase-Angle
I I I . Absolute Magnitude and Albedo of the Moon
IV. Brightness of Surface Details
V. Laws of Reflection
VI. Colorimetric Characteristics
VII. Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 The Polarization of Moonlight
I. Introduction
II. Polarization of Light from the Whole Disk
III. Polarization by Different Regions of the Disk
IV. Polarization of Light by Mineral Substances
V. Substances with Vitreous Surfaces
VI. Slightly Absorbing Powdered Substances
VII. Substances with Rough or Diffusing Surfaces
VIII. Powdered Opaque Substances
IX. The Interpretation of the Polarization of the Light from the Moon
X. Origin of the Powdery Nature of Lunar Ground
XL Polarization of the Ashen Light of the Moon
X II. The Study of the Polarization of Ashen Light
X III. Origin of the Polarization of the Ashen Light
XIV. Polarization Curve of the Earth
XV. The Nature of the Lunar Ground
XVI. The Investigation of an Atmosphere Surrounding the Moon
References
CHAPTER 6 Lunar Eclipses
I. Introduction
II. The History of Lunar Eclipses
III. The Basic Characteristics of the Eclipses
IV. Future Eclipses
V. Increase of the Earth's Shadow
VI. The Photometric Model of the Eclipses
VII. General Transmission Coefficient
VIII. Computation of the Refraction and of the Air-mass
IX. Brightness of the Solar Elementary Ring
X. Structure of the Auxiliary Shadow
XI. Normal Densities of the Shadow
XII. The Eclipse on the Moon
XIII. Geographic Circumstances of Eclipses
XIV. Effects of Light Scattering
XV. Photometry of Lunar Eclipses
XVI. Comparison between Theory and Observations
XVII. Atmospheric Ozone
XVIII. High Absorbing Layer
XIX. Meteorological Analysis of the Eclipse
XX. Lunar Luminescence
XXI. Possible Manifestations of Lunar Luminescence Outside the Eclipses
XXII. The Variations in Brightness of the Eclipse
XXIII Further Phenomena during Lunar Eclipses
XXIV. Allied Phenomena
XXV. Conclusions
References
CHAPTER 7 Topography of the Moon
I. Lunar Topography : a Survey
II. Lunar Coordinates
III. Determination of Altitudes on the Moon
IV. Formations of the Lunar Surface
References
CHAPTER 8 Interpretation of Lunar Craters
I. Introduction
II. Crater-forming Processes
III. Maars
IV. Impact Craters
V. Ballistics of Copernicus
VI. History of the Copernicus Region
References
IV. The Librations of the Moon
V. Pulse Length Considerations
VI. The Early Experiments
VII. The Later Experiments
VIII. Summary of the Results
IX. Discussion of the Results
X. The Lunar Ionosphere
XI. Conclusion
References
Chapter 13 Origin and History of the Moon
I. Introduction
II. Origin of the Lunar Craters
III. The Imbrium Collision
IV. Time of Formation of the Lunar Surface
V. The Figure of the Moon
VI. The Heat Balance of the Moon
VII. Density and Composition of the Moon
VIII. The Chemical Composition of the Surface Regions
IX. The Origin of the Moon
X. Conclusions
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1961
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 554
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781483270784
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