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Astronomy

This Library Research Guide provides resources to support Astronomy courses.

Searching the Library Catalog

Try searching the library catalog with keywords like 'astronomy', 'radio astronomy', 'black hole' or other combinations of related terms. Search with standardized Subject Terms (samples in this section) and you may find more relevant results. Ask a Librarian if you need help.

Sample Print Books for Check Out

Explore library print books in this section.

There are more print books about astronomy

Note: Use your Mt. SAC ID card to check out books at the Check Out & Reserves Desk. For more information about our check out policy click here.

Sample Ebooks to Read Online

Explore library Ebooks in this section.
There are more Ebooks about astronomy

Note: Mt. SAC Portal login required if using a non-campus network. For access issues please see our tips for access or contact us.

Take a Library Research Workshop

Take Finding & Evaluating Books with a Librarian to learn strategies for doing research with books and Ebooks. This workshop is available live in-person at the Library and over Zoom, and self-paced in Canvas.

Key Topics in this Workshop

  • Search for books by topic, title, or author
  • Access  Mt. SAC Library ebooks
  • Locate books in the library
  • Evaluate books to determine if they are appropriate for college-level research

Who should attend? Students who want to learn how to find books appropriate for college level research.

 

Prior experience needed? No prior experience is needed.

TIP: You can use your own research topic during the online catalog searching exercises in this workshop.

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