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Astronomy & Astrophysics

Queen's University Observatory

The Queen's University Observatory, located on top of Ellis Hall, is open to the public on the second Saturday of every month.

Popular Astronomy Magazines

Finding Popular Astronomy Books in Omni

Search Omni for astronomy books and magazines. Some popular series include:

Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy
Springer-Praxis Books in Popular Astronomy

Astronomy Books

Stars and Planets
Call Number: QB46 .R54 2017
Publication Date: 2017
Summer Stargazing: a Practical Guide for Recreational Astronomers
Call Number: QB63 .D53 1996t (Education Library)
Publication Date: 1996
Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism
Call Number: QB63 .S755 2019
Publication Date: 2019
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Call Number: QB64 .D5 1991t
Publication Date: 1991

Other Astronomy Resources

Galaxy Zoo
Galaxy Zoo is a collaborative online project to classify 250 million galaxies. It is supported by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
The RASC Kingston Centre hosts regular events and public observing nights at the Queen's Observatory.
Sky & Telescope Magazine