Maths In Space Exploration
Submitted by madnotes on May 13, 2008
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Maths In Space Exploration
Starting in the 20th century, the mathematical exploration of the cosmos became inextricably entwined with the physical exploration of space. On the one hand, virtually all the methods of celestial mechanics that had been developed over the centuries were transformed into tools for the navigation of rockets, artificial satellites and space probes. On the other hand, almost all of those space vehicles were equipped with scientific instruments for gathering data about the earth and other objects in our solar system, as well as distant stars and galaxies going back to the cosmic microwave background radiation. Furthermore, the deviations in the paths of satellites and probes provide direct...
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