Astronomy: Subject Guide

Astronomy Resources

General Websites 

• Astronomy Center
• Hubble Space Telescope
• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
• PsyLink: Astronomy Education Resources
• Science.gov 
• Sky & Telescope

Astrobiology

• Astrobiology at NASA

Space Weather

• Space Weather

Nevada Specific Websites

• Western Nevada Astronomical Society
• Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College
• Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center at UNR

Related Topics

You can find more information in these guides about related subjects:

• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Physics

Library Shelf Locations

• QB - Astronomy
• TL789-873 - Space Exploration

Collection Highlights

Click through to see some of the astronomy books at the library.

WNC Links

• Find Academic Coaching help with Astronomy
• Log into the Library Catalog 
• Full Research Guide list
• Library Homepage
• WNC Homepage

 

WNC hosts free star gazing parties and lectures at the Jack C. Davis Observatory every Saturday night (weather permitting) after dusk.

For more information, please see the Western Nevada Astronomical Society website.

Professional Associations

The America Astronomy Society
Founded in 1899, the AAS is a professional organization of physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects comprising the astronomical sciences.

​​​​​The International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education and development, through international cooperation.