
The Modern Scholar
Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
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Prof. James Kaler
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Great for those that have common high school education background to build on.Any additional comments?
If you are any Astronomy enthusiast that wants to build on his or her understanding.Great Instruction
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Fantastic!
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I've gone on to research his books at Amazon, and they are uniformly highly reviewed. I just purchased his "Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Stars". He is better than the much more expensive lecture series I have watched from The Teaching Company on astronomy, which is given by Alex Filipenko of UC Berkeley, and that is excellent as well.
Absolutely awesome!
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Learning so much about space
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If you could sum up The Modern Scholar in three words, what would they be?
Hugely Passionately InformativeWhat other book might you compare The Modern Scholar to and why?
richard panek's 4% universe for the voice, but actually better since we hear the professor himselfWhat does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
his infectuous enthusiam for the subjectDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
no,...I just paid attention like a madman because the delivery is fast, admiring the enormous command of the subject, and knowing that at any rate I would have to and want to go for second listen the next time i walk the dogs to the beach, a long one.Any additional comments?
Get it...it is the most pleasant way I found to be awe-inspired this month.By far my best science AudioBook ever...
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Excellent course. I really enjoyed it.
Awesome course!
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Excellent
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Prof. Kaler is the gold standard
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Where does The Modern Scholar rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Easily in the Top 10What did you like best about this story?
Two Things: 1) Each lesson logically flowed to the next and steadily built a base of knowledge that prepared me to understand the next topic. 2) Kaler is committed to clearly focusing on key concepts and facts and is careful not to overwhelm the listener. His measured progression was brilliant.What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Kaler is an expert astronomer and passionate teacher. I would enjoy spending time with him in the class room or over a cup of coffee.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I never got tired of listening to Kaler but I preferred listening to one lecture at the time.Challenging Subject Made Enjoyably Comprehendible
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What made the experience of listening to The Modern Scholar the most enjoyable?
To say the least, the author (who is also the narrator) is obviously enthusiastic about his field of study. I find his knowledge and love of the material keeps the listener interested and focused.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Modern Scholar?
Given the nature of the book (a series of lectures) there isn't any single "moment" that stands out.What about the narrator’s performance did you like?
His enthusiasm in delivering what could be challenging material.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The material doesn't really lend itself to laughing or crying.Any additional comments?
I'm slowly getting into astronomy for the purposes of pursuing a hobby in astrophotography, so I was looking for a basic intro to the stars and galaxies. This was a bit more technical than I was looking for, but it DID satisfy my desire to improve my understanding of the sky and it's origin.There are a couple of drawbacks, however, that I think may be relevant. First of all is related to how I listen; I listen to books only while driving. Because of this, I couldn't take notes, which I otherwise would have certainly done.
The second, and most significant, drawback is that he often refers to what I'm sure are charts or maps. Obviously, not having visibility to those objects as he speaks takes something away from the text.
Overall, however, it served its purpose for my needs.
Good, BUT...
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