What books would you suggest I read as an introduction into astronomy?

Question

What books would you suggest I read as an introduction into astronomy?

Answer 1

"Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics" by Smith & Jacobs was pretty good for a general overview. For celestial mechanics in particular, the best book I've found was "The Determination of Orbits," by A.D. Dubyago. If you're a really greenhorn newbie and need a book to learn your way around the sky, try "Primer for Stargazers" by Henry M. Neely or "Norton's Star Atlas" (corrected 20th edition) by Ian Ridpath.

Answer 2

Books? eww..i say internet =D

Answer 3

I recommend "Astronomy for Dummies".  I generally find that the "For Dummies" and the "Idiot Guides" books are great for introduction to a subject (I personally prefer the For Dummies books).  And, these books have a list of "Further Reading" books to provide additional information

Answer 4

I agree with "Astronomy For Dummies" I hate reading too, but when you get a book about something that you are interested in; and want to learn more about, you usually don't want to put it down. The first astronomy book I got was "Astronomy for Dummies" then I got the more advanced book "Stars and Planets" that includes more charts and tells you all the deep sky objects that you can see in the constellations.