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ASTRONOMY RESOURCES
This is a guide for research in Astronomy, and for students enrolled in related courses. You'll find suggested reference books, subject databases useful for searching for articles from journals and magazines, sources for topical background information, and suggested World Wide Web sites and resources.
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| Online Databases | Reference Books | Websites |
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EBSCOHost Academic
Search Premier
Multi-disciplinary database of full text articles and abstracts from magazines and peer-reviewed journals including those in the field of astronomy. Available off-campus; contact the library for access information.
Access Science
An encyclopedic database covering science and technology that includes a comprehensive section on astronomy and space science broken down into many subtopics including astrophysics, radioastronomy, and celestial mechanics (to name a few). Access Science contains encyclopedic articles and research updates as well as study guides, essay topics, biographies and related websites for the field of astronomy. Available off-campus; contact the library for access information.
Science Resource Center
Online access to hundreds of news, biography, and encyclopedia articles, as well as much more! Available off-campus; contact the library for access information.
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Atlas of the Universe
Reference work covering the stars, planets and universe as well as topics of interest to astronomers. This atlas contains hundreds of photographs as well as star charts and tables of information. REF 520 M
The Universal Book of Astronomy
Encyclopedic reference work with more than 3,000 cross-referenced entries covering the history and science of astronomy. Includes photographs, tables and star charts. REF 520.3 D
International Encyclopedia of Astronomy
More than 2500 entries and almost 600 photographs and diagrams covering the field of astronomy. R 520.321 I
Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy
Dictionary covering the terminology of modern astronomy with over 3500 terms. REF 520.3 F
Encyclopedia of the Solar System
40 articles discussing in detail different topics about our solar system written by professionals in the field of astronomy. Also includes a complete index and over 700 photographs, figures, and tables of information. REF 523.2 E
Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
Handbook covering everything the amateur astronomer needs to know to get started in using a telescope and the basics for observing the skies. 523 D
History of the Telescope
Working from primary sources, this book recounts the history of the telescope from Francis Bacon to the 1950s. 522.2 K
What's Out Tonight?
This almanac includes star maps, planet positions, yearly meteor showers, and more, for all years between 2000 and 2050. 253 G
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NASA Homepage
Homepage for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and a portal to all kinds of space exploration and astronomical information.
Sky Map
An interactive map of space outside of our solar system, searchable by coordinate, constellation, and visual browsing.
Earth and Moon Viewer
Views of the Earth from the sun and moon, views of the moon from the Earth and the sun, as well as current views related to position of all three, views from currently orbiting satellites, and an option to customize the view you are looking for.
Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day
Database where one can obtain the times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, transits of the Sun and Moon, and the beginning and end of civil twilight, along with information on the Moon's phase by specifying the date and location. From the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department.
NASA Image Exchange
A searchable database of NASA images/photographs, movie/video, and audio.
Solar System
Interactive information on our solar system and various NASA projects from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Cal Tech. This site also contains links to other interactive information resources from JPL.
The Eight Planets
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each entry has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
U.S. Naval Observatory Data Services
Links to the various information resources offered by the U.S. Naval Observatory including phases of the moon, eclipses, transits and celestial navigation.
Sky and Telescope-Recommended Internet Resources Directory
A comprehensive collection of astronomical resources on the Internet recommended by the magazine Sky and Telescope.
AstroWeb-Astronomy and Astrophysics On The Web
An up to date collection of links to astronomy-related information available on the Internet. The sites are indexed and the database has a search utility to help find resources.
Google Directory-Astronomy
Comprehensive directory of astronomy resources broken down into different categories.
Spaceweather.com
News and information about the Sun-Earth environment.
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This page last updated 3-20-07.