Jean in Wisc Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Long time no see! My baby is currently a junior in software engineering, and I am an empty nester, so I don't visit these boards like I use to. :D With my love of astronomy, I decided to take an astronomy class at the local university this semester--I know my way around the night sky and am working my way through the Herschell 400 with my telescope, but I have never studied the physics side of this hobby of mine. The textbook we are using is good: In Quest of the Universe by Theo Koupelis We have the 6th edition. Comes with a Starry Night DVD http://books.google.com/books/about/In_Quest_of_the_Universe.html?id=GVlpKZ67DscC My prof use to work with the author--and my prof is a really nice, down-to-earth, night-sky-loving sort of guy. We are about a third of the way through the book--I can give you more info later if you want it. I have read through most of Astronomy Today--a textbook often recommended on these boards. When I am looking for information and read both textbooks to compare them, I find In Quest's vocabulary and explanations easier to understand. So....if you are looking, this is another option. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 DD is focusing on the math this year, and this book is AWESOME... http://www.amazon.com/A-Students-Guide-Mathematics-Astronomy/dp/1107610214 I will check out your book, we have been using Astronomy Today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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