SHIPsDictionary

This page is meant to be a reference on astronomy terms and acronyms we will be using throughout our NITARP project.

Online Resources

• Wikipedia Most librarians do not like this. But, if you do not have access to an encyclopedia, or text book on astronomy handy (or ready), Wikipedia is not bad.
  • And Wikitionary
• Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Unvetted Online Resources

• Sky & Telescope's version of astronomy dictionary
• Northern Virginia Astronomy Club's compilation
• Seasky's compilation

Books

• Facts on file dictionary of astronomy.

Link to Amazon.com for the book