Astronomy Resources

 

Count on Star Tellers for information and resources to help you learn more about astronomy.

New Jersey Astronomy Clubs

Basic Astronomy/General Interest

 

Planets

Earth's Moon

Hubble Space Telescope

Cosmology

Astronomy Activities

Constellations

Organizations

Recommended Reading

Bad Astronomy, Philip Plait. What misconceptions do your students hold?
A very engaging and informative book.


Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy, Valerie Illingworth and John O.E.
Clark. If you're going to buy only one reference book, make it this one! It
never leaves my desk.


Universe at your Fingertips, Project ASTRO. Two binder set of excellent astronomy activities and background information. Available through the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. www.astrosociety.org.


Stars of the First People, Dorcas S. Miller. North American Indian
constellations and legends. Sadly out of print as of 10/03, but available
in many libraries.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Christopher G. De Pree. A
thorough but gentle introduction to astronomy.


The Stars: A New Way to See Them, H. A. Rey. A different way to see
the stars, from the creator of that mischievious monkey Curious George.

 

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