Astrophysics Reading Suggestions for College Students

[astrocat3]

I'm just finishing my first year at community college, and I'll be there again in the fall and winter. After cc, I'll be transferring to a university to major in astrophysics. I'm taking physics and calculus at my cc, so I want some supplementary reading for the summer and after. Any good books on astrophysics I should be reading--either general or specific?

 

[harcel]

Hi!

With some background in mathematics and physics (basic, but slightly more than high school) I would suggest 'An introduction to modern astrophysics' by Carroll and Ostlie. It's a very comprehensive review of almost all areas of astrophysics, very well written and affordable. This will cover the astrophysics you will encounter in your first two or three years..

Cheers, Marcel

 

[astrocat3]

Thank you! That is exactly what I'm looking for. :]