Dynamics of Planetary Systems

Dynamics of Planetary Systems is a textbook by Scott Tremaine that presents the core principles and analytical methods of celestial mechanics. Published by Princeton University Press, the volume equips readers with the theoretical tools needed to analyze orbital and planetary motions.

The textbook covers foundational subjects such as the two-body and three-body problems, lunar theory, and Hamiltonian perturbation theory. It also examines broader astrophysical processes, including chaos in the solar system, orbital resonances, planetesimal dynamics, and tidal friction and disruption.

Intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers, the volume includes more than 100 end-of-book problems designed to expand upon concepts presented across the core text.