Wenceslas S. Jardetzky

Theories of Figures of Celestial Bodies

Wenceslas S. Jardetzky

Suitable for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, this text explores the most exact methods used in the theory of figures of equilibrium. It also examines problems concerning the figures of celestial bodies, including invariable or varying figures, zonal rotation, systems composed of fluid and rigid parts, and more. 1958 edition.