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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Concise Introduction to Astrophysics, August 17, 2008
Don't let the size of this book fool you. It is packed with useful information and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about what they see in the night sky. Each section of the book has example objects to view...I really like that aspect of this book.
Don't be concerned about too much technical/mathematical detail. The material is presented in a way that's "meaty" and concise which makes it easy to get the most out of it.
Prior to reading this book I read a college level astronomy text and several amateur astronomy books. I would say this is an important addition to any amateur astronomer's bookshelf. The material is up to date and well presented.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Good for amateurs, June 3, 2009
Being an amateur astronomer, I was hoping for a book that would bring me to the astrophysics section as most of my astronomy books are all guide books for beginners. I am pleased that the book was delivered on time. The author was also very enthusiastic about the topic and presented astrophysics, usually known to many as a difficult and tedious topic in a light manner. The math used is only to a small extent but the important parts are kept. It is relatively easy to understand and it can serve as an introduction to those wanting to take astronomy courses.
I recommend this book to those wanting to pursue astronomy at a higher level.
Astrophysics is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Resource, June 9, 2009
This book is exactly what we needed to study for a non-calculus based astronomy exam. Broad coverage combined with detailed mathematical calculations plus informative text makes this the best book on the market. There are many introductory astronomy texts that are also excellent but less mathematical, so get one of those too, but use this for help with astronomy problem solving.
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