Sketch of Maag Library Maag Library Resources for Astronomy

Last updated: October 16, 2002.

Reference Resources | Locating Books | Locating Articles | World Wide Web Resources

Reference Resources
Use these sources for background information or to get an understanding of major concepts.

Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Almanacs
Astronomical Almanac Ref. QB 8 .U6 A77
  • Includes charts of astronomical data, especially position of celestial bodies. Published jointly by the U.S. and Great Britain.
  • Browse QB 8
Cambridge Guide to the Constellations Ref. QB 802 .B35 1995
  • Charts of data, maps of constellations.
  • Browse QB 802
A Concise Dictionary of Astronomy Ref. QB 14 .M56 1991
  • Defines terms and acronyms relating to astronomy.
  • Browse QB 14
Dictionary of Astronomical Names Ref. QB 14. R66 1988
  • First section defines astronomical terms. Second section identifies named celestial bodies. Includes two appendices with names of the craters of the moon and names of minor planets. Includes bibliography.
  • Browse QB 14
The Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics Ref. QB 14 .E534 2001x
  • A four-volume encyclopedia with over 2000 articles consisting of definitions, biographies of key astronomers and astrophysicists, description and contact information for astronomical observatories and institutes. Includes 20,000 term index.
  • Browse QB 14
A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets Ref. QB 64 .P37 1983
  • Assists in identifying celestial bodies. Includes monthly sky maps, charts of the sky, maps of the moon's surface.
  • Browse QB 64
The HarperCollins Dictionary of Astronomy and Space Science Ref. QB 14 .M59 1992
  • Defines terms relating to all aspects of astronomy and space science. Includes brief biographies of astronomers and astronauts, star maps and data charts.
  • Browse QB 14
Space Almanac Ref. QB 500. C87
  • Facts, figures, names, dates, places, lists, charts, tables, maps, photos, covering space from earth to the edge of the universe [from subtitle]
  • Browse QB 500
Who's Who in Space Ref. TL7 88.5.C37 1993
  • Biographical sketches of important figures in space science.
  • Browse TL 788

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Atlases
 
The Cambridge Atlas of Astronomy Ref. Atlas QB 43.2 .G6813 1988
  • Detailed look at the sun, solar system, stars and galaxy, and the extragalactic universe. Additional sections study cosmology, the extraterrestrial life debate and astronomical observations, ending with an the history of astronomy. Includes photos, sky maps, charts, tables and an index.
  • Browse QB 43.2
Norton's 2000.0: Star Atlas and Reference Handbook Ref. QB 65 .N7 1989
  • Maps and reference data for stars and constellations.
  • Browse QB 64

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Locating Books
 
Search: MaagNet (the online catalog)
  • For search tips and information see Using MaagNet.
  • Not sure of a topic? Here are a few Library of Congress Subject Headings to get you started:
    • Astronomy
    • Archaeoastronomy
    • Astrogeology
    • Astronautics in astronomy
    • Astrophysics
    • Galaxies
    • Geodesy
    • Space astronomy
    • Space sciences
    • Spherical astronomy
    • Statistical astronomy
    • Ultraviolet astronomy
    • X-ray astronomy
Browse:  the collections
Resources in Anthropology may be found throughout the library:  in the Reference Room, in the General and Oversize Collections, in the Serials/Microforms area and in Government Documents (see Building Guide).
  • Use the following sections of the Library of Congress Classes for Science to browse the shelves for books and periodicals. (For a listing of what the initial letters of LC Classes stand for, see the Library of Congress Classification Outline).
    • QB 1 - QB 991 — Astronomy
    • QB 140 - QB 237 — Practical and Spherical Astronomy
    • QB 275 - QB343 — Geodesy
    • QB 349 - QB 421 — Theoretical Astronomy and Celestial Mechanics
    • QB 460 - QB 466 — Astrophysics
    • QB 468 - QB 480 — Non-Optical Methods of Astronomy
    • QB 495 - QB 991 — Descriptive Astronomy
  • Use the Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) classification to locate items in the Government Documents Collection.
Search:  the OhioLINK Central Catalog  [combined catalogs of OhioLINK member libraries]
See Where to Start to Find Books for additional resources.

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Locating Articles
 
Search: Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
  • Search these resources by keyword or subject to find references to journal articles.
  • Alternately, use a Subject Cluster Search to search several databases at one time.
  • Journal articles may be available electronically or on the lower level of Maag Library. See Where to Start to Find Periodical Articles for an overview of how to find articles.
Browse or search: the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center
Locate: the Current Periodicals in Physics and Astronomy for Maag Library
  • Use this list to browse the Current Periodicals (arranged by title) on the lower floor of Maag Library.

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Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
 
Full Text Selected full-text articles available online.
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Remote Access Available Remote access available.
Current YSU or OhioLINK students, faculty and staff only. See Connecting from Home for more information).
Print Resource Print source.
Available in library only.
Astronomy Resources
 
Academic Search Premier  On-campus access   Off campus access (Requires authentication) 1984 to date. Updated daily. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • A multidisciplinary database that indexes over 4300 periodicals and contains full text for over 3400 scholarly publications.
  • For assistance in searching, use online help or Ask a Librarian.
Applied Science and Technology Abstracts  1983 to present. Updated monthly. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index to journal articles in science and technology. Includes astronomy and aeronautics. Includes or has links to full text.
  • For assistance in searching, see Quick tips or Ask a Librarian.
Compendex  1980 to present. Updated monthly. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index and abstracts to engineering literature from international journals, conferences, and reports. Includes or has links to full text.
  • For assistance in searching, see Quick tips or Ask a Librarian.
General Science Index  Ref. Z 7401 .G46   v.1(1978/79) to present (Latest 3 years on Index Tables in Reference). Print Source
  • An index to the core journal article resources in the sciences, including astronomy.
GeoRef  1785 to present. Updated monthly. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index and abstracts to articles, books, maps, reports, and other literature on geology and geosciences. Includes or has links to full text.
  • For assistance in searching, see Quick tips or Ask a Librarian.
Science Citation Index Expanded  vol(date) to date. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index, abstracts, and cited references for articles in the sciences. Includes or has links to full text.
  • For assistance in searching, use online help or Ask a Librarian.

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World Wide Web Resources for Astronomy
 
Astronomy Topics
  • Links from the Librarian's Index to the Internet.
Internet Public Library Resources for Astronomy
  • Choose a sub-heading or go directly to a recommended resource.
WWW Astronomy Services
  • Listing of links from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Ward Beecher Planetarium at YSU
  • Offers current program calendar and links to local and national organizations relating to astronomy.
World Wide Web Virtual Library for Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Tell what the significance of the Web site is, what it includes.
YSU Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • Links to faculty information and research interests, lab experiments and student organizations.

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Last updated: October 16, 2002.