Book Review: The Physics of Astrophysics Volume II: Gas Dynamics (Hardcover)

It is fair to say I grew with Astronomy. My dad bought me a small refracting telescope when I was 10. Later when I got into middle school, I went out stargazing very often. Oh well, Astronomy is always related physics in my view. This book is certainly the link between them. I was surprised to see and learn so many new things in book, even I haven't finish it yet. There are 3 parts, first part is an introduction to various physical process, mainly fluid mechanics. The second part is on some wave phenomena. And the last part is on magnetohydrodynamics. I should say this book's level is...beginning graduate. Oh ya, people who loves astronomy since young, have to wait so many years until they really understand what is going on there. Knowing is easy. Four-year-old kid may know there is a Giant Red Spot on Jupiter. However, if you want to find someone in town who actually understand how the Giant Red Spot forms...it would be hard. Anyway, the beauty of our Universe is lying there. This book gives many physical insights to some physics problems, and my final word on the book is "highly recommend for serious learner".