So I realised that I don't even know the order of the planets in our solar system. Figured I should at least read SOME book on astronomy. It is however quite hard to separate the wheat from the chaff as it seems that any idiot with access to wikipedia has made a shitty book on the subject.tl;dr: any recommendations for books on (very) basic astronomy?
>>24946299..and all other books written by Sagan
>>24946304Seeing Sagan's name on them intimidated me. Would you still say they're good for a dummy like me?
>>24946634Yes. They're pop science books specifically written for novices. Don't be intimidated by say, a name like Stephen Hawking on the cover either. Sagan is probably the easiest and most entertaining intro though.
>>24946299watch jason kendalls astronomy lectures, or go to a public astronomy lecture and ask the astronomer whats his favorite undergrad textbook. ask professor gemini lots of questions until you get bored
>>24946304gaytheist>>24946651gaytheist so gay as to of wrote that earth can turn into venus with eocene level co2>>24946299ask an astronomer also you will not forget where planets are (.3 .7 1 1.5 5 10 20 30) when you learn where the frost line is (3au) and their chemcal compositions and the chemistry of their layers and major moons
>>24946651>>24946688Ok, sounds great. Thank you!
>>24946299The Night Sky by Chet Raymo.
>>24946651Hawkins is pop-sci as well.
>>24946299Any college level textbook. If you are completely illiterate then pick some DK publishing book on the subject.
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>>24946299The earth is flat and stationary with a dome.
>>24946299Give this a read eventually. It examines the development of astronomy and how and why the Copernican model took hold. It's helpful because it explains what you would see if you were to study the night sky with just your naked eye and no preconceptions.
