About this course
The Enigmatic World of Eclipses
Course Overview: This course offers an in-depth exploration into the celestial mechanics and mathematical models fundamental to predicting eclipses. It bridges historical astronomical theories with modern computational methods, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of how eclipses have been predicted through the ages and how current technology allows for unprecedented precision.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of celestial mechanics involved in eclipse prediction
- Explore Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and their application to celestial orbits
- Delve into Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and its role in modeling celestial movements
- Discover the significance of the Saros cycle in eclipse prediction
- Learn to use ephemerides for calculating celestial positions
- Apply mathematical models and computational methods to predict future eclipses