Astronomy & Celestial Navigation -- Research Guide
Stephen B. Luce Library
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Resource Aides
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 There are many resources available at the Stephen B. Luce Library in Astronomy and Celestial Navigation located in QB,QC and VK call number area. In addition, Encyclopedias, Guides, and Books are available in the circulation collection on the upper deck of the library as well as in the reference collection.
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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias: Astronomy & Celestial Navigation
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Dictionary of Astronomy -- Ref QB14 .I53 1997
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Physics -- Ref QC5 .E52
Basic Celestial Concepts [Video Tape] -- VHS 420
Burnham's Celestial Handbook -- Ref QB64 .B85 1978 v.1-3 |
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| Journals: Online Astronomy & Celestial Navigation Journals |
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PubScience -- Citations and abstracts of articles in science and technology journals
Science Direct -- Full text articles and abstracts
ADS (NASA Astrophysics Data System) -- A free search system for Astrophysics, Planetary Science and Solar Physics Abstracts |
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| Finding Astronomy & Celestial Navigation Books |
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| The Stephen B. Luce Library maintains its astronomy & celestial navigation materials in both the reference and circulating sections at the call number range "QB, QC and VK". Search the Library Online Catalog for books |
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| Useful Astronomy & Celestial Navigation Sites |
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Harvard College Observatory Photographic Plates Collection
Astrocat Catalogues (CADC)
The Astronomer's Telegram for reporting and commenting on new astronomical observations
Astronomical Software and Documentation Service (ASDS) This searchable site includes software packages, telescope manuals, and related documentation.
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Abstract service with links to full text when available.
Astroweb Astronomy resources on the internet.
Databases of Atomic & Molecular Data for Astronomy |
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| Professional Societies in Astronomy & Celestial Navigation |
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AAS Membership Directory Searchable directory of the members of the American Astronomical Society
Federal Staff Directory Contains contact information for federal officials and staff, including biographies
IAU Membership Directory Searchable directory of the members of the International Astronomical Union
StarHeads Directory of professional astronomers and related space scientists
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Citing Your Sources
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APA Style Guide (University of Southern Mississippi). Cite both print and electronic resources.
APA Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association Official guidelines on APA documentation style for web resources
Chicago Manual of Style Form Guide (OSU Libraries)
MLA - Quick Style Guide (University of Southern Mississippi)
Modern Languages Association (MLA) (Writers' Workshop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
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