Physics, Applied Science & Astronomy  

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This guide was prepared by the Liaison Librarian for Physics and Astronomy.  It pulls together a number of useful resources in the field: books, ebooks, journals,  recommended databases & websites that will be useful in your research.  

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This site offers a visual approach to the theory of relativity:

http://www.spacetimetravel.org/

Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices

http://aer.aas.org/resource/1/aerscz/v10/i1/p010302_s1

 New!!  Researchers are setting up a world class astronomical observatory on Ellesmere Island which has some of the best star gazing conditions in the world

http://www.cbc.ca/m/rich/technology/story/2011/12/15/north-ellesmere-skygazing-site.html

Astronomy Picture of the Day:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/

Flash Animations for Physics-

From David M. Harrison at the University of Toronto, this website uses flash animation to demonstrate various concepts in the field of physics (including chaos, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, relativity and vectors).

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