Recommendation about Celestial Mechanics

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Several free resources on Celestial Mechanics are recommended, including a PDF from the US Naval Observatory and various academic papers. Users can access chapters in PDF format, although some are still in progress. A noted drawback of the recommended materials is the limited number of practice problems available. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding accessible and comprehensive texts for studying Celestial Mechanics. Overall, these resources provide valuable information for those interested in the subject.
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can someone please recommend to me a free text (preferabely in pdf or ps format) about Celestial Mechanics?
 
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http://astrowww.phys.uvic.ca/~tatum/celmechs.html

The chapters are all available to download as PDF files. Some are still being written. My only gripe with the book so far is a lack of problems.
 

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