Montenbruck's Astro on the PC book

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The Astronomy on the Personal Computer book by Montenbruck and Pfleger provides a comprehensive guide to astronomical techniques, accompanied by C++ code available on a CD-ROM. Users can compile the code using GNU C++, Visual C++, or a provided Linux C++ compiler. The discussion highlights the FOTO program, which generates accurate star positions, and mentions the MinGW compiler as a viable option for Windows users. Overall, the book is noted for its utility despite being lesser-known in the community.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with C++ programming language
  • Understanding of astronomical concepts and techniques
  • Experience with MinGW compiler for Windows
  • Basic knowledge of compiling software from source code
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  • Research how to compile C++ programs using MinGW
  • Explore the FOTO program's functionality and its applications in astronomy
  • Learn about GNU C++ and Visual C++ compilers
  • Investigate additional resources on astronomical programming techniques
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Astronomy enthusiasts, C++ developers, and anyone interested in astronomical programming techniques will benefit from this discussion.

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Has anyone used The Astronomy on the Personal Computer book by Montenbruck and Pfleger? It covers quite a lot of useful astronomical techniques, and provides the C++ code on a CD-ROM to compile and operate them. I haven't bought the book yet, but I have a borrowed copy. To compile code they suggest GNU C++, Visual C++, and, on the CD, a compiler they provide. They mention a Linux C++ compiler, but I use a PC.

It's been a long time since I used C++, but I do have it on my PC, as part of MinGW. Does anyone have experience compiling these programs to a executable form? I'm particularly interested in the FOTO program which produces, e.g., accurate positions of stars in a field of stars.

In the meantime, I'll go back to looking at a few of my old C++ books, and the MinGW compiler.
 
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Apparently, the book is not well known. For the curious I'm including the TOC as a jpg.
 

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