The book covers the field of solar system astrophysics beginning with basic
tools of spherical astronomy and coordinate frames and celestial mechanics. It
therefore presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits
one to see the underlying physical ideas. An up-to-date overview on all
essential topics is presented, but is concise where possible. The text is based
on extensive experience in the classroom and its contents have been field-tested
by students for years. The material has been updated in the last few months to
take advantage of the newer discoveries of the Mars Rover and the Saturn Cassini
missions.