Best products from r/astrophys
We found 10 comments on r/astrophys discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 7 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (2nd Edition)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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2. Astrophysics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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3. The Feynman Lectures on Physics, boxed set: The New Millennium Edition
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5. The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy (Series of Books in Astronomy)
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You should have a solid base in math:
Introduction to Calculus and Analysis, Vol. 1 by Courant and John. Gotta have some basic knowledge of calculus.
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences by Mary Boas. This is pretty high-level applied math, but it's the kind of stuff you deal with in serious physics/astrophysics.
You should have a solid base in physics:
They Feynman Lectures on Physics. Might be worth checking out. I think they're available free online.
You should have a solid base in astronomy/astrophysics:
The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy by Frank Shu. A bit outdated but a good textbook.
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics by Carroll and Ostlie.
Astrophysics: A Very Short Introduction by James Binney. I haven't read this and there are no reviews, I think it was very recently published, but it looks promising.
It also might be worth checking out something like Coursera. They have free classes on math, physics, astrophysics, etc.
Can't believe no one has mentioned edX. You can audit for free or pay (like $50 iirc) to get a course certificate. This course series is done by ANU, one of the best astrophysics schools in the world. I've been told the "Best Unsolved Mysteries of the Universe" course is the best comprehensive look at today's burning questions, but haven't taken it myself yet.
Someone else mentioned the textbook "An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics" or BOB (big orange book) as it's called by students, but I don't think you want to sit there reading a textbook with a bunch of math, even if it is the "bible" of astrophysics. Go with edX would be my recommendation.
If you want to get into the field: Modern Statistical Methods for Astronomy. All of the astronomy that i know, i've learned from the literature. But statistics and programming are what will get you ahead. If you have those skills, and can parlay them into an internship or vacation studentship, then that can be a big help in securing an MSc or PhD spot.
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