Astronomy - Reference Resources

The reference collection is an excellent place to begin your research if you want to find:

• a summary of a topic
• background information on a topic
• a list of recommended resources
• factual information

When you find a reference book:

• Scan the table of contents to see how it is organized.
• Note its publication date to determine currency of the information.
• Use the index to locate your topic within the book.

Scroll down for a list of some key resources in the field of Astronomy. These titles are located in the reference section at the Schow Science Library (bottom of the stairs, to the left).

ASTRONOMY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Schow Ref QB14.P45 2002

CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF METEORITES
Schow Ref QB755.N65 2002

CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STARS
Schow Ref QB801.6.K35 2006

DICTIONARY OF ASTRONOMY
[electronic reference]

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
[electronic resource]

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Schow Ref QB501.E53 2007

FIELD GUIDE TO THE STARS AND PLANETS
Schow Ref QB64.P37 2000

HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA
Schow Ref QB15.H624 1997

UNIVERSAL BOOK OF ASTRONOMY
Schow Ref QB14.D37 2004