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Physics 251: Stellar and Galactic Astronomy

A guide to basic information resources on Stellar and Galactic Astronomy (Lab), Physics 251.

Physics news, highlights, podcasts, videos, etc.

APS Physics
Spotlighting cutting-edge research from the Physical Review family of journals
APS PhysicsCentral
Learn how the world works, ask questions, read about the latest "physics buzz."

Physics videos

Videos: Veritasium
Science video blog featuring experiments, expert interviews, cool demos, and discussions with the public about everything science.
Videos: MinutePhysics
Minute (or so)-long videos on various physics topics.
The Feynman Lectures on Physics
A deep source of physics knowledge based on Richard Feynman's legendary insights and pedagogy.

Other Helpful Skills

Polish some of the research skills that will be necessary for research, writing, and presentation across multiple academic disciplines.

Additional Research Skills