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I have a question regarding two specific books on stellar structure.
Stellar structure and evolution 2nd Ed by Kippenhahn...
and
Stellar interiors 2nd Ed by Hansen...
Can someone who is familiar with both of them compare their strengths and weaknesses and recommend one of them for serious study? I am a layperson and I have finished Carroll and Ostlie undergraduate astrophysics textbook. I want to devote all my time, effort (and money :P) to one of above mentioned books. Please don't ask about my knowledge of math or physics, just put here your opinion on the books. I don't want this thread to degenerate into "philosophical" musings.
Thanks
Stellar structure and evolution 2nd Ed by Kippenhahn...
and
Stellar interiors 2nd Ed by Hansen...
Can someone who is familiar with both of them compare their strengths and weaknesses and recommend one of them for serious study? I am a layperson and I have finished Carroll and Ostlie undergraduate astrophysics textbook. I want to devote all my time, effort (and money :P) to one of above mentioned books. Please don't ask about my knowledge of math or physics, just put here your opinion on the books. I don't want this thread to degenerate into "philosophical" musings.
Thanks