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General Post-Newtonian Orbital Effects offers a detailed exploration of relativistic corrections to orbital mechanics across multiple scales of astronomical observation. From artificial satellites orbiting Earth to planetary systems and ultimately to the dynamics surrounding the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the Galactic Centre, this work demonstrates how Einstein’s General Relativity modifies classical Newtonian predictions.
Lorenzo Iorio systematically addresses the theoretical underpinnings of post-Newtonian approximations, their mathematical derivations, and their practical applications in precision astrometry and orbital determination. The book bridges fundamental physics with observational astronomy, providing researchers and advanced students with both conceptual understanding and computational tools necessary for analyzing relativistic orbital perturbations in contemporary astronomical research.
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