Donald Howard Menzel books in order
American astronomer
- Lived
- 1901–1976
- Books
- 8
Donald Howard Menzel published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books, beginning with Fundamental Formulas of Physics (1955).
Updated September 2026
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Fundamental Formulas of Physics
Donald Howard Menzel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Our Sun (1949)
Non-fiction in order
Fundamental Formulas of Physics (1955)
Other books in order
Mathematical Physics (1961)
Writing a Technical Paper (1961)
Stellar Interiors (1963)
The World of Flying Saucers (1963)
A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets (1973)
Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume One (2012)
About Donald Howard Menzel
Donald Howard Menzel was one of the first theoretical astronomers and astrophysicists in the United States. He discovered the physical properties of the solar chromosphere, the chemistry of stars, the atmosphere of Mars, and the nature of gaseous nebulae.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Donald Howard Menzel FAQ
- How many books has Donald Howard Menzel written?
- Donald Howard Menzel published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donald Howard Menzel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fundamental Formulas of Physics.
- What is Donald Howard Menzel's last book?
- Fundamental Formulas of Physics (1955).
- What is Donald Howard Menzel's most famous book?
- Fundamental Formulas of Physics (1955) is Donald Howard Menzel's most widely read book.
- Can I read Donald Howard Menzel's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Donald Howard Menzel is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.