... Minimization or Maximization of Functions 10.0 Introduction In a nutshell: You are given a single function f that depends on one or more independent variables. ... For one-dimensional minimization (minimize a function of one variable) without calculation of the derivative, bracket the minimum as described in §10.1, and then use Brent's method as described in §10.2. ... These methods require of order N 2 storage, require derivative calculations and onedimensional sub-minimization. ...

STAR FIELDS Newsletter of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston Including the Bond Astronomical Club Established in 1934 In the Interest of Telescope Making & Using Vol. ... There are astronomy-related lectures throughout the day designed to capture the interest of the tyro. ... The day ends with a star party on the top floor of the museum's parking garage, planned for 8-10 p.m. This star party attracts hundreds of people and it gives many of them their first look through a real telescope. ...