Astronomy/Astrophysics Book Recommendations

[nates]

I've read a few general physics books by Hawkings, Brain Greene, etc, but am looking for more of an astronomy/astrophysics book - namely one that talks more about the universe itself; black holes, quasars, and the like (rather then general theory).

Any must read recommendations?


thanks!

 

[Vorde]

I would suggest Black Holes and Time Warps by Kip Thorne

 

[nates]

thanks, i will def check it out.

any others?

 

[Chronos]

I recommend The Extravagant Universe by Robert P. Kirshner. It is fairly inexpensive, but, well written and not exhaustively technical. If you are interested in a serious discussion on how science is done, this is a winner. Another good selection more specific to black hole is Exploring Black Holes: Introduction to General Relativity by Taylor and Wheeler. It is more expensive and technical, but, also well written.

 

[nates]

I recommend The Extravagant Universe by Robert P. Kirshner. It is fairly inexpensive, but, well written and not exhaustively technical. If you are interested in a serious discussion on how science is done, this is a winner. Another good selection more specific to black hole is Exploring Black Holes: Introduction to General Relativity by Taylor and Wheeler. It is more expensive and technical, but, also well written.

Thanks for the recommendations. I've had Exploring Black Holes on my radar for a while but heard it was quite technical (equations etc) and that I should read Taylor and Wheelers 'Sapcetime Physics' first?