District Guide: Astronomy: Home

Astronomy: Facts on File

The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy by Valerie Illingworth; John O. E. Clark
Call Number: 520 FAC
The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy's clear descriptions of different celestial bodies

Solar System Simulator

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The Jet Propulsion Lab at NASA has an entire section of its site dedicated to informative infographics. The existing collection includes dozens of beautiful graphics designed to introduce readers to diverse aspects of space and space science, everything from the Anatomy of an Ion Engine to Mars Quick Facts. The Featured Infographics section allows users to search by over a dozen categories, including Sun, Mercury, Earth, Solar System, Rovers & Landers, and more.

Scientific American - 60 Second Space

Scientific American - 60 Second Space

Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of astronomy and space exploration

Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Video #1

Featured Websites

Canadian Space Agency

NASA

Universe: Eyewitness

Universe by Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Call Number: 523.1 KER
Eyewitness Universe looks at black holes, galaxies, and other amazing features of the universe.