LibGuides: Astronomy: Overview

This subject guide contains resources to help you in your research of astronomy topics. The tabs above are linked to various collections of information: specific databases and journals, books you may check out from the library, and websites selected by the librarian for their academic value.

Think of this guide as a map to the types of sources your instructor expects you to use when doing your research.

Librarian

Kai Schott

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Classes and Textbooks

A 1 Descriptive Astronomy

Discovering the Universe by Neil F. Comins
Call Number: QB43.3 .C66 2014

ISBN: 1464140863

Publication Date: 2014-03-14

A 1L Descriptive Astronomy Lab

Exploring the Universe by Mike D. Reynolds; Michael E. Bakich
Call Number: QB62.7 .R49 2015

ISBN: 9781617312120

Publication Date: 2015-01-01

Astronomy in the News

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Career Information - What Can I Do With a Degree in Astronomy?

American Astronomical Society: Careers in Astronomy
Includes information about where astronomers work, employment potential, and related jobs.
California Occupational Guides
These guides include information about job duties, working conditions, job outlook, wages, benefits, education and other requirements, training and much more.
International Astronomical Union: Careers in Astronomy
Describes what an astronomer is, what it takes to be an astronomer, career path, and things to think about when planning to become an astronomer.
NASA Jobs
Provides a link to NASAJobs website as well as well as information about internship opportunities.
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
What do astronomers do? What classes to take? What kinds of jobs are there for astronomers?
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A guide from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics detailing career information about hundreds of occupations, including duties, education and training, pay, and outlook.
Penn State: Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Provides an overview of possible careers and a link to a career resources page with additional links to helpful websites.

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