Newbie needs book advice

[Christopher W. Boerger]

Thank you all for the advice.  I can't believe how responsive this 
community is!

I've decided on a book but it wasn't any of the ones I previously 
decided on :^)  Upon the advice of some that responded to my post, I 
checked out Core Python Programming by Wesley J. Chun.  Amazon.com had a 
nice page about the book and it seemed to be a perfect fit.

Ultimately, after I learn how to use Python well, I hope to create a 
free astronomical ephemeris program.  When I get to those inevitable 
stumbling blocks this is one of the places I will seek out first.

Thank you again for all of your advice.

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