Educate me! (Textbook recommendations)

[storm6436]

So, life's been kinda complicated the last few years...  Got laid off,  went back to college, etc. 

I'm dual majoring in applied mathematics and physics... Thanks to this game, even.    But my physics program does not have orbital mechanics as an option.   It's all optics,  lasers, etc. 

 Can anyone recommend some decent orbital mechanics books for folks serious about learning on their own?   Astronautics?   I'm just starting 300 level classes and hopefully taking diff-EQ this summer,  partial diff-EQ in the fall, if that gives you an idea round about where I'm at in terms of math. 

 

Edited May 19, 2016 by storm6436
Clarification

[RizzoTheRat]

No idea on orbital mechanics books but Engineering Mathematics by K A Stroud and it's imaginatively titled sequel Advanced Engineering Mathematics are a must for anyone doing applied maths.

[tater]

Ehricke and Merrill, Space Flight V1

Ehricke, Space Flight II: Dynamics (Principles of Guided Missile Design) 

Both of these are pretty decent, the latter is harder to find, though there are places that print to order so you can get both for less than normal crazy textbook prices (under $50).

[storm6436]

I don't mind expensive, so long as the knowledge is worth it. 

[OhioBob]

Fundamentals of Astrodynamics
Roger R. Bate, Donald D. Mueller, Jerry E. White
© 1971, Dover Publications, Inc.
ISBN 0-486-60061-0

Only $16.29 US for new on Amazon.com.

 

Edited May 19, 2016 by OhioBob

[Vanamonde]

This thread has been moved to Science & Spaceflight, since it's about real space matters rather than the game. 

[A Fuzzy Velociraptor]

Orbital Mechanics for Engineers by Howrad D. Curtis is decent. The examples can be rough though where jumps are made that you may not see.

[storm6436]

Thanks for the input folks.   I appreciate anyone taking a moment of their time to help.   It's rather challenging, trying to learn about a topic when there is no one to even start you down the path.   Again, thanks.