CGGS Library: Science: Astronomy (General Science)

Pictures

Search these sites for images you can use freely.

Databases

These links take you to databases we subscribe to. Some may need a login and password. These can be found on our Canvas page.

Science Online This link opens in a new window
Information on a broad range of scientific disciplines. Resources can be browsed by topic or information type that include interactive experiments, diagrams, tables and data, videos and animations and timelines. Alternately, key word searching can be used for targeted information.
Gale in Context: High School This link opens in a new window
Information resources for assignments, projects, and presentations across all subject areas. An excellent resource to start your search for information for Years 7-12.
Infobase eBooks This link opens in a new window
A collection of non-fiction e-books that cover all topic areas. These resources range from encyclopaedias to subject and topic specific information. Access these books directly on your devise by exploring via topic area or using the search bar with key words.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
A broad collection of non-fiction titles, supporting all subject areas. These non-fiction titles have varied reading levels and are useful for students from Years 7 to 12.

New Scientist
Use the search bar to find articles on specific topics.
You need to sign in using the password information on the library Canvas page to gain access to full articles.
Planets - from Student Resources in Context
Links to articles, related background information, videos, images etc.

Important information

Guidelines for Written Work Years 7-10 2023 Guidelines for students in Years 7-10. Topics addressed include: • Guided inquiry • APA referencing • Example of a reference list • In-text referencing for beginners • Writing practical reports for Science • Citing different information types

In-text referencing

Online Reference Generator for APA style
Use your school email address to login if you'd like to save and retrieve your citations and reference lists.
Annotated bibliographies

Evaluate your sources

Books

Here are some of the books in the Library collection on Science topics. Find more by searching the catalogue (link below).

Library catalogue (Oliver)
Use the Library catalogue to search for books and other resources. Find out more on the Read page.

Print books

The planets by Heather Couper, Robert Dinwiddie, John Farndon, Nigel Henbest, David W. Hughes, Giles Sparrow, Carole Stott, Colin Stuart
Call Number: 523.2 PLA
ISBN: 9781409353058
Publication Date: 2014
The stars by Dinwiddie, Robert
Call Number: 520 DIN
ISBN: 9780241226025
Publication Date: 2016

eBooks

The Earth and the Moon by Linda T. Elkins-Tanton
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781438132464
Modern Astronomy by Lisa Yount
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781604130638
Publication Date: 2006
Meet 12 men and women whose research and work in new technologies brought about a revolution in the understanding of time and space during the 20th century. From Edwin Hubble to George Gamow to Geoffrey Marcy, Modern Astronomy illuminates the lives and achievements of these innovative scientists.
Space and Astronomy by Marianne J. Dyson
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781438109817
Publication Date: 2009
The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy by John Daintith; William Gould; Valerie Illingworth
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781438109329
Publication Date: 2009
The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy, Fifth Edition is a new edition in the Dictionary Science series. This volume uses clear descriptions of different celestial bodies, observational techniques and instruments, and scientific and mathe

Search Tips

Websites

Libraries ACT Research sources
The ACT Library Service provides a wide range of online databases. Use your ACT Library membership to search via their website.
ABC Science - Explore Space and Astronomy
Astronomical Society of Australia
Astronomy Magazine
Australian Telescope National Facility
ClickView Online Use your school ID and password to login. You can watch videos on any device! Find out more on the Audiovisual Services page.
Cosmos magazine
Google Sky "To help you explore the far reaches of our universe, we have teamed up with astronomers at some of the largest observatories in the world to bring you a new view of the sky. Using Google Maps this tool provides an exciting way to browse and explore the universe. You can find the positions of the planets and constellations on the sky and even watching the birth of distant galaxies as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope."
Japan’s New Satellite Captures an Image of Earth Every 10 Minutes
Live Science - Space News
Melbourne Planetarium
NASA
NASA - Solar System and Beyond
NASA Image Galleries
National Library's eResources
Curious: Science for curious minds Type "moon" into the search field
Curious: Space & Time
The Planetary Society - Explore
Scitable
Space.com Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier.
Welcome to StarChild A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Armagh Planetarium

Audiovisual material

See below for a playlist of videos about astronomy and a link to the Astronomy folder of our ClickView Library. Remember that you can also search ClickView Online using your own keywords.

ClickView Playlist: Astronomy
Click here for a playlist of videos about astronomy. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.
ClickView Folder: Astronomy
Click here to browse the Astronomy folder of our ClickView Library, where you will find many useful videos. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.

Other playlists

You may also be interested in these Astronomy-related playlists:

ClickView Playlist: Satellites
Click here for a playlist of videos about satellites. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.
ClickView Playlist: Space Weather
Click here for a playlist of videos about space weather. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.

How to use ClickView