SCSU Hilton C. Buley Library: Astronomy: Websites

Websites

NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED)
NED is a comprehensive database of multiwavelength data for extragalactic objects. The contents and services span the entire observed spectrum from gamma rays through radio frequencies.
NIST Physical Reference Data
Contains data sets including elemental data index, atomic spectroscopy data, molecular spectroscopic data, atomic & molecular data, X-ray and gamma-ray data, and more.
The Astronomer's Telegraph
The Astronomer's Telegram (ATEL) is a short-notice publication system for reporting and commenting on new astronomical observations
American Astronomical Society (AAS)
The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)
SEDS is an international student organization whose purpose is to promote space exploration and development through educational and engineering projects.
Weisstein's World of Astronomy
Encyclopedia of astronomy maintained by Eric Weisstein.
Astronomy & Astrophysics at SCSU
Find information on current research projects on SCSU's campus.

"Media Bias Handout" 2019 by Ame Maloney under "Creative Commons Atribution-NonCommercial 4.0"

When was the information published, posted, revised or updated?
Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work as well?
Are the links functional and current?

Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?
Would you be comfortable citing this source in your research paper?

Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source (examples: .com .edu .gov .org .net)?

Where does the information come from? Are references and citations provided?
Is the information supported by evidence?
Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?

What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases?

Adapted from the CRAAP Test created by Meriam Library at California State University, Chico