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Astronomy

Your guide to astronomy research

General Encyclopedic Databases

Tips for using online reference collections:

  1. Identify your main topic and keywords.
  2. Try synonyms and different combinations of words. Experiment with broad and narrow (specific) terms.
  3. Search in Gale eBooks or Credo Reference for quick facts and general overviews of your topic. 

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Credo Topic Page

Credo Reference Topic Pages summarize information related to a topic on a single page and include search results from other selected library eResources. 

Suggested Keywords

  • space exploration
  • astrophysics
  • universe
  • galaxies
  • cosmology
  • solar system 
  • constellation
  • planets
  • meteor
  • asteroids
  • quasar
  • orbit
  • telescope

Online Astronomy Reference Books

Astronomy Reference Books in Print

ScienceDaily's Astronomy News

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The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology

Astronomy is part of the Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Department, with offices in Washington 110 and 210.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8550

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