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Astronomy (Physics 1500) - Midterm Project: Resources

This guide is designed for use by students of Mr. Peterlin's Astronomy course to complete their midterm project.

Off-world Resources

Use the suggested resources below and the search tips and tools to find information for your off-world summaries.

Searching for Books

Some tips for searching for books in Primo:

Navigate to our new Primo discovery search and login, using your myLakeland username and password. 

  • Use a keyword search to find books about your topic.
  • Some relevant keywords include:
    • Your planet's name (e.g. Mars)
    • surface gravity
    • magnetic field
    • climate
  • Narrow your results list by clicking on books or book chapters under Resource Type on the left side of your results screen. 
  • Once you locate a book of interest, click on the title for access and more information. You can also browse the virtual library shelves at the bottom of the page to find additional related materials.

Databases for peer-reviewed academic journal articles

Web sites

Need help or more information?

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        Megan Mamolen, PhD, MLIS

          Librarian, Associate Professor

          Phone: 440-525-7310

          Email: mmamolen1@lakelandcc.edu

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