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ASTR 201: Astronomy: Home

Resources compiled for students taking Astronomy 201.

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Research Topic Ideas & Astronomy News

You will find research topic ideas and stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news, podcasts, and videos from NASA, CERN (European Council for Nuclear Research), Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astro-Physics, ESA (European Space Agency), Universe Today, and Astronomy Cast.

Classical & Renaissance Astronomy

You will find books, articles, and websites with information about the history of Astronomy.

Planets

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about planets.

Telescopes & Technology

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about telescopes and other space technology.

Sun & Stars

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about the sun and stars.

Galaxies

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about galaxies.

Cosmology

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about the origins of the universe and it's future.

Extraterrestrial Life

You will find books, articles, websites, and interactive guides with information about extraterrestrial life, life sustaining planets, and astrobiology.

Interactive Guides to Astronomy

Explore more about Astronomy and its concepts through these interactive guides.

For the Amateur Astronomer

You will find books and online resources that any amateur astronomer may need or want.