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the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere and of their physical and chemical properties.
(Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astronomy)
When you're working on a research project, you need to use terms that relate to your topic to find information sources - but you also need to be flexible. Combining multiple terms will help you find sources that are more closely focused on your specific topic.
These are some useful terms to use for an astronomy research project. Other terms may be useful as well. Use specific words, but only use one or two word phrases - not whole sentences! Try both plural and singular forms, and try varying combinations.
The search terms listed above can be used in Google, but you'll find more reliable and authoritative sources searching either in the library's OneSearch Catalog or in Credo Reference, an online collection of reference and research sources. Use the box below to access Credo's Astronomy resources (you may be asked to login) or find OneSearch on the Library Materials tab in this guide.
Always ask your instructor what citation style should be used for research projects. See below for links to helpful resources.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by 
The Bedford Handbook by 
