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books about stars, galaxies, universe, etc.

he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
edited November 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
anyone have any recommendations?
We were but stones your light made us stars
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    i have an incomplete time life series thats pretty darn good.



    this morning i heard on the radio that scientists have found a planet outside our milky way. they say its bigger than jupiter... which is probably why they were able to see it.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Posts: 10,217
    maybe a little off topic, but i'm slowly pacing myyslef through the most fascinating book on String Theory (and the Theory of Everything), by Michio Kaku. It is fucking awesome.

    BUT, I tried to read it about two years ago and it was WAAAAY over my head. But I became curious again and decided to read EVERY paragraph twice. It is taking me forever, but its worth it.

    Also (somewhat off topic), I picked up the 'Universe' dvds (History channel production), off Amazon a few weeks back, and those are really sharp.
    Pick up my debut novel here on amazon: Jonny Bails Floatin (in paperback) (also available on Kindle for $2.99)
  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    Carl Sagin books
    1998 ~ Barrie
    2003 ~ Toronto
    2005 ~ London, Toronto
    2006 ~ Toronto
    2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
    2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
    2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Detroit
    2019 - Chicago X 2
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    maybe a little off topic, but i'm slowly pacing myyslef through the most fascinating book on String Theory (and the Theory of Everything), by Michio Kaku. It is fucking awesome.

    BUT, I tried to read it about two years ago and it was WAAAAY over my head. But I became curious again and decided to read EVERY paragraph twice. It is taking me forever, but its worth it.

    Also (somewhat off topic), I picked up the 'Universe' dvds (History channel production), off Amazon a few weeks back, and those are really sharp.
    i love michio kaku
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Posts: 10,217
    chadwick wrote:
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    maybe a little off topic, but i'm slowly pacing myyslef through the most fascinating book on String Theory (and the Theory of Everything), by Michio Kaku. It is fucking awesome.

    BUT, I tried to read it about two years ago and it was WAAAAY over my head. But I became curious again and decided to read EVERY paragraph twice. It is taking me forever, but its worth it.

    Also (somewhat off topic), I picked up the 'Universe' dvds (History channel production), off Amazon a few weeks back, and those are really sharp.
    i love michio kaku

    Yes sir!
    he is a bad mutherfucker, just like dirty frank. :D

    i love how animated he gets in interviews. he's a little whacky, but its to be expected.
    Pick up my debut novel here on amazon: Jonny Bails Floatin (in paperback) (also available on Kindle for $2.99)
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    maybe a little off topic, but i'm slowly pacing myyslef through the most fascinating book on String Theory (and the Theory of Everything), by Michio Kaku. It is fucking awesome.

    BUT, I tried to read it about two years ago and it was WAAAAY over my head. But I became curious again and decided to read EVERY paragraph twice. It is taking me forever, but its worth it.

    Also (somewhat off topic), I picked up the 'Universe' dvds (History channel production), off Amazon a few weeks back, and those are really sharp.
    i love michio kaku

    Yes sir!
    he is a bad mutherfucker, just like dirty frank. :D

    i love how animated he gets in interviews. he's a little whacky, but its to be expected.
    i enjoyed watching his interviews on the BP crisis
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/

    I like this guy, he's my Geek of choice.
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    Night Watch and A Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terrence Dickinson are both great books. Both books cover a lot of ground. NightWatch is a good starter book while the Astronomer's Guide is a great for when you really start to dig into the subject.

    The Universe by Robert Dinwidde is also a good choice and has lots of great pics but still has some good info in it.
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    If you are looking for a lot of technical info, then Stars and Planets (princeton field guide series) is an excellent resource as well.

    I suggest going onto amazon and reading users reviews to help get an idea of what each book covers.

    Good luck!
  • rcsrcs Posts: 711
    A Brief History of Time and The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking. Both really interesting reads.
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    thanks for all the feedback.. I'll begin looking into those mentioned.
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • JoJo Posts: 2,098
    My 2 cents:
    A Brief History Of Time, by Steven Hawking.
    As an afterthought............also read Seth Speaks, by Jane Roberts :think: .
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