Physics & Astronomy: Home

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Welcome to the physics and astronomy research guide! This guide contains information and links to help you get started with physics and astronomy research, organized according to the format and type of information needed. Please use the contact information on the right to get personalized help with physics or astronomy-related questions.

The Library of Congress Classification System, which is the call number system utilized for locating and organizing library resources, breaks Physics and Astronomy down into these areas:

• QB Astronomy
• QC Physics
• TC 160- TC 179 Hydraulics

Look at the Library of Congress Classification System Outline for more information.

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Don't forget to visit the Physics and Astronomy Department Website for more information about physics and astronomy at Dickinson!