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My friend is a third year Astrophysicist doing undergrad.
What would be a good birthday gift for an astrophysicist?
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When selecting a birthday gift for an astrophysicist, consider both practical and personal options. Recommended gifts include an armillary sphere for its decorative and educational value, or a telescope for observational purposes. For budget-friendly choices, bookstore vouchers allow the recipient to select their own books, while thoughtful experiences like a lunch outing or tickets to a favorite movie can be more meaningful. Avoid gifts directly related to their field of study, as many professionals prefer to separate their personal interests from their academic pursuits.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of astrophysics and related fields
- Knowledge of popular science books and resources
- Familiarity with gift-giving etiquette
- Awareness of personal interests and hobbies
- Research popular astrophysics books such as "Calculating the Cosmos: How Mathematics Unveils the Universe"
- Explore options for armillary spheres and telescopes
- Investigate local experiences or activities for gift-giving
- Learn about personalized gift ideas that reflect individual interests
This discussion is beneficial for friends and family of astrophysicists, gift-givers looking for unique and thoughtful presents, and anyone interested in understanding the preferences of professionals in scientific fields.
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henry wang said:
You could get him an armillary sphere. 2 in 1: a decorative and simultaneously scientific gift.
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I am a poor student , can you please suggest something more affordable! Any book recommendations?
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A book is good idea, but you probably don't know which books your friend already has.or has read,henry wang said:
Bookstores often sell vouchers, so you could give one of those and your friend can use it get whatever book they want.
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A deck of Tarot cards 
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Maybe a savings bond for when he's unemployed in six years.
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A telescope.
If book, then I love the "Calculating the Cosmos: how Mathematics Unveils the Universe". As mathematical as it might sound it is way more astrophysical though.
If book, then I love the "Calculating the Cosmos: how Mathematics Unveils the Universe". As mathematical as it might sound it is way more astrophysical though.
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henry wang said:
I'm a physicist. The LAST thing I want my friends to buy for me for my birthday is something related to my occupation or to my field of study. And I don't want a book either, because (i) I read all the time as part of my job and (ii) if it is a book that I want, chances are, I already have it.
Pay attention to your friend. Is he/she like me and would rather not have his/her presents to always be what he/she is doing? Does he/she have a hobby or something he/she likes to do? Or does he/she likes a particular food? Take him/her out to lunch at his/her favorite place, or go and do something that he/she likes to do. He/she likes Marvel movies? Great! "Hey, why don't I treat you to see "Thor-Ragnarok" and a bucket of popcorn for your birthday?"
When you do something special that really shows that you paid attention to what a person likes or dislikes, it has more meaning than simply looking at his/her discipline of study and getting some gifts that are nothing more than a stereotypical characterization of who he/she is.
Zz.
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