Can anyone recommend me textbooks on Astrophysics I can read?

>>8376165
That's definitely the best one in my opinion. If you're really interested in astrophysics I would recommend studying stuff on particle physics and thermodynamics. That stuff is just as essential in astrophysics as SR and GR.

>>8376182
Thermodynamics and Particle Physics, eh?

Sounds good. I was looking at MITOpenCourses.com at some of those things.

Are there any good books on those?

Also, what's a good starting point? Should I start with normal physics before I go into particle physics? I'm assuming it's the same stuff, just on a tiny scale when it comes to Particle Physics(because particles are tiny, yeah?)

>>8376165
http://4chan-science.wikia.com/wiki/Astronomy_Textbook_Recommendations
Choudhuri - Astrophysics for Physicists

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>>8376212
oh shit boy. This is great, thank you! Have another Hepburn.

Also, as I said in >>8376196 , is there a recommended starting point? Should I go with physics, then particle physics, then thermodynamics and move on from there?

>>8376216
What's your current math and physics level?

>>8376165
Sweaters and turtlenecks are hot.

>>8376165
What is your background? What math and physics classes have you taken?

I just want to start learnign about astrophyics.

How much basic physic do you need to know?
I forgot most of it from my school years probably, but I'd be able to quickly catch up if it's not rocket science (probably it is though)

>>8376799
You'll probably need Mechanics up to an intermediate level, a decent understanding of special relativity and maybe some proficiency in Electro-Magnetism ( concentrate on the physics behind light ). Astrophysics is a large field and incorporates many branches of physics but those are probably a good start

>>8376799
And if you want a full understanding of the underlying math you'll need at least a full series of analysis (Calc 1-2-3) and diff eq

>>8376799
For Ostlie and Carroll, you'll need freshman Physics I and Calc 1-2 at the bare minimum and preferably Physics II/III and Calc 3/ODEs.