Research Guides: Astronomy Research Guide: Books and eBooks

Use the library catalog to search for books on your subject, or place holds on the books listed below:

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Search for books at the six Wake Tech library locations. You can also request books from community colleges across the state.

Celestial Calculations by J. L. Lawrence
ISBN: 9780262536639
Publication Date: 2019
In Celestial Calculations, J. L. Lawrence shows readers how to find the answers to these and other astronomy questions with only a personal computer and high school math. Using an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach, Lawrence explains what calculations are required, why they are needed, and how they all fit together.
Astronomy by Liz Kruesi
ISBN: 9781624039133
Publication Date: 2015
Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Astronomycovers the hottest topics in deep space, including exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter, as well as the amazing telescope technology that makes this work possible.
Astronomy by DK
ISBN: 9781465473622
Publication Date: 2018
Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond.
Astronomy Today by Eric Chaisson; Steve McMillan
ISBN: 9780321901675
Publication Date: 2013
With Astronomy Today, Eighth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy, delivering current and thorough science with insightful pedagogy.
An Introduction to Radio Astronomy by Bernard F. Burke; Francis Graham-Smith; Peter N. Wilkinson
ISBN: 9781107189416
Publication Date: 2019
Radio astronomy is an active and rapidly expanding field due to advances in computing techniques, with several important new instruments on the horizon.
The Handy Astronomy Answer Book by Charles Liu
ISBN: 9781578594191
Publication Date: 2013
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Night Sky. Fact-filled and image-rich guide to the principles of astronomy, its history, a host of fun facts, and helpful tips for the backyard or budding astronomers!
What Is Dark Matter? by Peter Fisher
ISBN: 9780691148342
Publication Date: 2022
Astronomical observations have confirmed dark matter's existence, but what exactly is dark matter? In What Is Dark Matter?, particle physicist Peter Fisher introduces readers to one of the most intriguing frontiers of physics.

Wake Tech students have access to thousands of eBooks. Try these databases or the titles below:

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- Over 35,000 eBooks available to read and download.
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- This database allows you to use an online dictionary and create a citation for the eBook

Astrophysical Wonders : A Conversation with Scott Tremaine by Howard Burton
ISBN: 9781771700894
Publication Date: 2020
Topics covered include: the process of scientific discovery, in particular related to comets, Pluto, planetary rings, shepherding satellites, exoplanets, chaos theory and the formation, stability and uniqueness of our solar system.
A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy by Carol Christian; Jean-René Roy
ISBN: 9781316615263
Publication Date: 2017
This engaging guide book answers all these questions and hundreds more, making it a practical reference for anyone who has ever wondered what is out in the cosmos, where it all comes from, and how it all works.
Weird Earth by Donald R. Prothero; Michael Shermer (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781684350612
Publication Date: 2020
In Weird Earth: Debunking Strange Ideas About Our Planet, Donald R. Prothero demystifies these conspiracies and offers answers to some of humanity's most outlandish questions.
Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets : The Science of What's Out There by Fred Watson
ISBN: 9780231540056
Publication Date: 2019
Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, Fred Watson, an award-winning astronomer, presents the most up-to-date knowledge on hot topics in astronomy and space science, providing a fascinating and entertaining account of the latest research.
Observatories and Telescopes of Modern Times by David Leverington
ISBN: 9780521899932
Publication Date: 2016
This volume gives an historical overview of the development of professional optical and radio observatories from 1945 to today.
Mechanics of the Solar System: An Introduction to Mathematical Astronomy by J. A. Evans
ISBN: 9781839522352
Publication Date: 2021
This book develops methods of computing astronomical phenomena from basic ideas. While no previous knowledge of Astronomy is necessary, it is assumed that the reader is familiar with elementary algebra, trigonometry and calculus.