Unlock the principles of general relativity with "Applied General Relativity: Theory and Applications in Astronomy, Celestial Mechanics and Metrology." This comprehensive hardcover book by Michael H. Soffel and Wen-Biao Han provides graduate students and researchers with an accessible yet exhaustive treatment of applied general relativity, essential for high-precision astronomy, positioning, and metrology. Explore the mathematical and theoretical foundations of gravity theory, followed by its practical applications including clock rates, time scales, astronomical reference frames, celestial mechanics, and metrology. The book details up-to-date relativistic models for techniques like Satellite LASER Ranging (SLR), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and pulsar timing, making complex concepts understandable step by step. Supported by exercises and solutions, this is an invaluable resource for anyone entering these fields. Product Summary: Applied General Relativity hardcover book, 540 pages, English language version, First edition by Michael H. Soffel and Wen-Biao Han, ISBN 9783030196721.