An introduction to classical celestial mechanics, incorporating topics such as Fourier series, Legendre and Bessel functions, and classical potential theory to illustrate the use of the tools of calculus in celestial mechanics. Chapters on elliptic orbits, gravitation and closed orbits, and shape of a self-gravitating fluid include numerous exercises. For an upper division or graduate course in mathematics, physics, astronomy, or engineering. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.