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IST 605: Planets: Giant and Dwarf

Resources related to astronomy, space, and science

Introduction

The purpose of this LibGuide is to provide anyone with an understanding of the celestial bodies that we call planets.   While the planets have been around since for billions of years, The first planet in our solar system was first discovered by ancient Babylonian astronomers in the 2nd millennium BCMany of the sources vary in complexity based on a person's understanding of astronomy .  There are links to a variety of resources including databases, journal articles, books, and videos.  The LibGuide can also serve as a starting point for any level of  studies.  The links contained in this LibGuide are intended to provide a pathway to informative resources for anyone interested in understanding celestial bodies.