Astronomy
Science-Rich Search Tools (Research Databases)
- Science Database This link opens in a new window
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A definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. The Science Database covers hundreds of subject areas relevant to students preparing for a career in science or engineering. With coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1030 titles, with more than 760 available in full text. Search over 2.7M records, dating back to the mid 1980s.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for more than 4,600 journals, including nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 8,500 journals. This scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more.
- Wiley Online Library This link opens in a new window
Search a broad, multidisciplinary, full-text database of journals and books published by John Wiley & Sons with access to over 4 million articles from 1500 journals, over 15,000 online books, and hundreds of reference works and laboratory protocols.
Textbook
Astronomy by ISBN: 9781938168284Publication Date: 2016, updated 2020Read online, download, or open the app.
Selected Websites
Try these credible websites.
- Astronomy & Space ResearchFrom the National Science Foundation
- NASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a United States government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space.
- Library of Congress Recommended Astronomy Web SiteRecommended web sources from the Science Reference Section of the Science, Technology, and Business Division of the Library of Congress
- American Astronomical SocietyAn organization of professional astronomers in North America whose mission is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe.
Open Access Search Tools
- PubSpace - NASA in PMCPeer-reviewed papers resulting from NASA-funded research archived in PubMed Central.
- arXiv.org AstrophysicsA repository of electronic preprints (known as e-prints) approved for publication after moderation.
Open Access Journals
- The Astronomical JournalThe Astronomical Journal publishes original astronomical research, with an emphasis on significant scientific results derived from observations. Publications in AJ include descriptions of data capture, surveys, analysis techniques, astronomical interpretation, instrumentation, and software and computing.
- Astrophysical JournalThe Astrophysical Journal is devoted to recent developments, discoveries, and theories in astronomy and astrophysics. ApJ publications constitute significant new research that is directly relevant to astrophysical applications, whether based on observational results or on theoretical insights or modeling.
- GalaxiesPeer-reviewed journal covering Cosmology, Astronomy & Astrophysics.
- Planetary Science JournalThe Planetary Science Journal (PSJ) is a fully Gold Open Access Journal devoted to recent developments, discoveries, and theories in planetary science. We welcome all aspects of investigation of the solar system and other planetary systems. The Planetary Science Journal publishes manuscripts that constitute significant new research that is directly relevant to planetary science, including observational results, theoretical insights, modeling, laboratory studies, instrumentation, or field studies.
- PLOS ONE AstronomyThe world’s first multidisciplinary Open Access journal, PLOS ONE accepts scientifically rigorous research, regardless of novelty. PLOS ONE’s broad scope provides a platform to publish primary research, including interdisciplinary and replication studies as well as negative results. The journal’s publication criteria are based on high ethical standards and the rigor of the methodology and conclusions reported.
- Sky and TelescopeSky & Telescope is part of the American Astronomical Society. . Sky & Telescope maintains a strict policy of editorial independence from the AAS and its research publications in reporting developments in astronomy to readers.