Guides: Astronomy: Books

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To BROWSE shelves, look in these Library of Congress (LC) call number ranges:

QB1-991        Astronomy
QB1-139         General
QB140-237    Practical and spherical astronomy
QB349-421    Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics
QB460-466     Astrophysics
QB495-903     Descriptive astronomy
QB500.5-785 Solar system
QB799-903     Stars

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Reference Books

The Handy Astronomy Answer Book by Charles Liu
Call Number: QB52 .L58 2014
From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format.
Space Atlas by James Trefil; Foreword by Buzz Aldrin
Call Number: QB65 .T74 2018
Guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, with detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions.

E-Reference Books

A Dictionary of Astronomy by Ian Ridpath
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2012
Covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time.
A Dictionary of Space Exploration by E. Julius Dasch (Editor); Ian Ridpath (Editor)
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2006
Covers the fascinating world of space exploration and every aspect of the technology involved.

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