Hey /sci/,
I really enjoy watching sixtysymbols when they talk about all sorts of space objects, feels really comfy. I know that I need differential geometry to learn general relativity, but until then what are the best astronomy pop sci books?
I just want to read about nebulae, clusters, supermassive black holes, and all that stuff.
>>8062698
I'd recommend Einstein's "Relativity". If you're completely unfamiliar with the basics of the Theory of Relativity then I'd say its a bit terse. However, if you've had some previous exposure it's a great quick read that gives Einstein's own perspective on the "derivation" and "implications" of relativity, in a fairly nonmathematical perspective (some math is discussed, but anything beyond basic algebra isn't used).
This isn't the most "popsci"-ish book, but you're on /sci/ and frankly I'm surprised nobody has flammed the shit out of you for even mentioning popsci.
>popsci
>pro: introduces youth to scientific thinking
>con: gives adults just enough knowledge for them to think they know everything, and end up hurting society by having idiots spout misinterpretations and oversimplifications
>>8062745
I was looking more for something about astronomical objects. Not for education purposes clearly, just fun reading.
>>8062852
Oh I see. I'm not too familiar with that, but sometimes when I want some background noise while working I put on Neil Degrasse Tyson talks I find on youtube. I realize this isn't what you wanted, but maybe it'd interest you the same (if you haven't already exhausted this).
>>8062698
>pop sci
Fuck off.
>>8062914
>>8063255
>cancer gif from ndt garbagecan cosmos
no
>>8063278
You must be new here
>>8062880
Have you tried listening to his podcasts? He has quite a lot of episodes by now, show is named Startalk. Usually isn't on Youtube, try from their website.
I highly recommend, they have high variety of different subjects and always experts talking about them
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Should I just get Astronomy for Dummies?
>>8062698
>Hawking
wew lad
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