Astrophysics by
Astrophysics: decoding the cosmos, Second edition, describes how information about the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies is obtained and analyzed to gain a better understanding of the universe. This acclaimed introductory textbook makes the complex principles and theories underlying astrophysics accessible to students with basic knowledge of first-year calculus-based physics and introductory astronomy. Reader-friendly chapters explore physical processes using relevant examples and clear explanations of how radiation and particles are analyzed. Such analysis leads to the density, temperature, mass, and energy of astronomical objects.
First Light by
"This book tells the story of the Cosmic Dawn and Epoch of Reionisation: the time when the very first stars burst into life. These bodies were hundreds of times the size of the Sun and a million times more luminous, lonely blue giants that lived fast and died young in gigantic explosions, seeding the Universe with the heavy elements fundamental to the construction of galaxies, planets and eventually life itself."--Dust jacket flap
From Photon to Neuron by 
Introduction to the maths and physics of the solar system by 
The Oxford handbook of the history of modern cosmology by 
The sirens of Mars : searching for life on another world by 
Stars and stellar processes by We welcome suggestions for new books from all UToledo students, faculty and staff. Click here to recommend a book title for purchase.
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Use the online catalog to find print and electronic books on astronomy and astrophysics in UToledo Libraries. A keyword search will look for the words you specify in various fields including titles, authors, subject headings, and contents notes.
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Carlson Library uses the alphanumeric Library of Congress Classification System for shelving print books. Astronomy books usually have call numbers that start with QB. Topical call number ranges are:
QB 1-139 General astronomy
QB 140-237 Practical and spherical astronomy
QB 275-343 Geodesy
QB 349-421 Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics
QB 455-456 Astrogeology
QB 460-466 Astrophysics
QB 468-480 Non-optical methods of astronomy
QB 495-903 Descriptive astronomy
QB 500.5-785 Solar system
QB 799-903 Stars
QB 980-991 Cosmogony. Cosmology.
Except for course reserves, all Carlson Library books that can be checked out are on the 4th floor. Follow the appropriate aisle signage to help you locate a specific QB astronomy book on the shelf or to browse call number ranges of interest.
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Extraterrestrials (MIT Press essential knowledge series) by 
The politics and perils of space exploration: who will compete, who will dominate? by 
Stratospheric balloons: science and commerce at the edge of spaceIn addition to the UToledo catalog, you can also search or browse for e-books on astronomy and astrophysics in these collections.
