Any Astrophysics Books?

[Animore]

What can I say, space is cool. Do you blame a guy for wanting to learn about something that's cool? I was just interested in whether any of you know any interesting books about astrophysics.

 

[sun rise]

Deep math?

 

[Animore]

Deep math?

Fair enough.

 

[Brickjectivity]

Astrophysics involves Chemistry, Geology mathematical models of stars and such. The idea is to try and figure out ages, patterns of movement etc.

Astrodynamics is related but is just about the motions of things in space and not nearly as broad. Study this if you want to send a rocket somewhere.

 

[jonathan180iq]

What can I say, space is cool. Do you blame a guy for wanting to learn about something that's cool? I was just interested in whether any of you know any interesting books about astrophysics.

Which aspect of space are you most interested in?
Are you a details guy? Do you prefer big-picture stuff? Does science-fiction whet your whistle for thought? Do you prefer physics to geology, space travel to planet-based chemistry?

 

[ScottySatan]

I think sunrise was asking if you were looking for more of a textbook or a pop-science book. Do you want all the math in there?

Either way, you'll enjoy "Black Holes and Time Warps" by Kip Thorne. It tells all about how stars die and how their mass dictates their fate, in a very straightforward way.

 

[Quetzal]

Books? Not so much. But check out Star Talk! Great podcast with various topics, guests, etc.

https://www.startalkradio.net/

 

[sayak83]

What can I say, space is cool. Do you blame a guy for wanting to learn about something that's cool? I was just interested in whether any of you know any interesting books about astrophysics.

What level. Popular or something suitable in an introductory college class?

 

[Animore]

Which aspect of space are you most interested in?

I'd say the exploration and discovery of planets, galaxies, etc. vastly outside our reach, for question one.

Are you a details guy? Do you prefer big-picture stuff?

I don't really have a specific preference, but if I had to choose, I'd say large-span.

Does science-fiction whet your whistle for thought?

Absolutely, yes.

Do you prefer physics to geology, space travel to planet-based chemistry?

Yes and yes.

 

[Animore]

I think sunrise was asking if you were looking for more of a textbook or a pop-science book. Do you want all the math in there?

Either way, you'll enjoy "Black Holes and Time Warps" by Kip Thorne. It tells all about how stars die and how their mass dictates their fate, in a very straightforward way.

Ah, that makes more sense. Math isn't an eact specialty, but I wouldn't mind.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out

 

[Animore]

What level. Popular or something suitable in an introductory college class?

Doesn't really matter too much to me.

 

[Animore]

Books? Not so much. But check out Star Talk! Great podcast with various topics, guests, etc.

https://www.startalkradio.net/

Thanks for the suggestion.