Jean in Wisc Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I came across this review and thought it useful for those looking for secular astronomy textbooks. I always find astronomy clubs to have their heads on fairly straight when it comes to selecting books for their members--that is why I'm positng this. I don't know these folks, but what they say compared to what I know makes sense. So here it is: http://www.sjaa.net/eph/0408/c.html I've watched the Filippenko tapes--he is entertaining; I can't image his text being any less so. Astronomy Today (Chaisson) has been used by folks on this board before and comes well-recommended. I'm sure it covers the topic thoroughly--but may be more than some of you want. Someday I'll get my hands on it. Fraknoi's Voyages to the Stars and Galaxies, although I've not read it, I can imagine that a number of my astronomy club members would go for this one--wanting some extra understanding and knowledge without having it over one's head. I am currently reading Horizons: Exploring the Universe by Seeds. My dd works in the textbook center of her university, and it was being discarded for a newer edition, so she brought it home. I'm not into it far enough for a final analysis, but the 1st 4 chapters have been decent. I can say more when I get a bit further. Just tossing out some ideas for you! Happy Harvest Moon! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the link, Jean. I enjoyed the review article. Do you have inter-library loan available to you? That might be a way to get a free or low cost copy of the Chaisson book into your hot little hands! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the link, Jean. I enjoyed the review article. Do you have inter-library loan available to you? That might be a way to get a free or low cost copy of the Chaisson book into your hot little hands! Regards, Kareni Yes, inter-library loan sounds like a good idea. The problem is that I have about 3 dozen other astronomy books piled throughout the house--all half read. :lol: Our public library has a poor supply of astronomy materials--I really had not thought of ILL. (As an x-librarian, I should hang my head in shame--it is no doubt due to they way I read these books: 500 at a time in various stages...) Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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