Up to date astrophysics and astronomy books for physicists

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for up-to-date astrophysics and astronomy books suitable for physicists, particularly focusing on phenomenology and concise texts. Participants express their preferences for different styles and areas of astrophysics, including cosmology, galaxies, and star systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks concise books on astrophysics and phenomenology, mentioning a preference for quick overviews and expressing concern that some suggested texts may be outdated or lengthy.
  • Another participant suggests Liddell's book as an easy and concise option, although it is noted that it focuses on cosmology rather than the desired topics of galaxies and star systems.
  • Weinberg's book is recommended for its conciseness, while Carroll and Ostlie's book is noted for its comprehensive nature.
  • A participant expresses interest in finding a text more oriented towards phenomenology, indicating a desire for a specific focus within the broader topic of astrophysics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing opinions on the suitability of various books, with no consensus on a single recommendation. Some suggestions are appreciated, while others are critiqued for not aligning with the specific interests expressed.

Contextual Notes

Participants have varying definitions of what constitutes a concise or comprehensive text, and there is an acknowledgment of the potential for outdated information in some recommendations.

AndreasC
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With all the recent debates about CDM vs MOND etc, I decided I need some more background on astrophysics and phenomenology. I have the physics background, I prefer concise books even if they are harder.

I was considering something like this for phenomenology: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691025657/?tag=pfamazon01-20

And the series by Padmanabhan on Theoretical Astrophysics (particularly volumes 1 and 3) and maybe something like this would be fun: https://www.cambridge.org/gr/univer...hematica-support?format=HB&isbn=9781107010741

Some people are saying the first book is a bit out of date. It's also loooong, I would probably prefer something more like a "quick overview". What is your opinion/recommendation?
 
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Frabjous said:
How about Liddell?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1118502140?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Easy and concise.
Right, but this is cosmology. I have found a book on cosmology I like (Relativistic Cosmology by Ellis, Martens and MacCallum). I was looking for something more on the astronomy/astrophysics of galaxies and star systems side. But that's a cool suggestion.
 

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