Astronomy: Background

Simulate a naked-eye view of the sky from any location on Earth, at any time of day or night, and on any date from 1600 to 2400.
note: requires free registration and Java

Contains 50 star charts covering the entire sky.
note: electronic book

Profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.

Facts on File, 2019; Access through OBIS

Contains encyclopedias in the areas of chemistry, physics, astronomy and science biography. Also includes Wolfram MathWorld.

Up-to-date astronomical data about the Solar System, our Galaxy and the wider Universe.

Practical advice for viewing the deep sky from urban and heavily light-polluted suburban locations.