What are the Recommended Texts for Understanding Kepler's Laws?

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The discussion centers around recommendations for texts that explain the derivation of Kepler's Laws and related concepts in classical mechanics. Participants seek resources that provide a thorough understanding of the topic.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for a text that covers the derivation of Kepler's Laws, recalling a resource from their undergraduate studies.
  • Another participant recommends "Classical Mechanics" by TWB Kibble as a suitable text for learning about Kepler's Laws.
  • A third participant suggests that any good classical mechanics textbook will typically include a chapter on Keplerian orbits.

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Participants generally agree that classical mechanics texts should cover Kepler's Laws, but no consensus on a specific recommended text beyond Kibble's work has been reached.

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I am after a text that takes one through the derivation of Keplers Laws and related material.
I'm sure i knew of one in my undergraduate days but can't remember.
Any suggestions?
 
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I learned it from TWB Kibble: Classical Mechanics.
 
Thank you. I'll check it out.
 
Any good classic mechanic text will have a chapter on Keplerian orbits - really.
 

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