The Milky Way over St Michael’s Mount (Image Credit: Simon R. Hudson)
Welcome to the Pathfinder Library!
If you’ve joined us for a CIERA event, or have found your way here from your interest in astronomy, this custom library is something we hope will help you learn more about the Universe around us.
We’re excited to provide this growing library of educational brochures, written by CIERA astronomers about interesting topics in astronomy, as well as the scientific work we do here at Northwestern.
What do Pathfinder Brochures do?
- explain a topic in public-level language
- show exciting images
- tie back to research initiatives at CIERA
- recommend varied resources (books, websites, YouTube videos, etc.) for even further learning opportunities.
If you have an idea for a topic for a Pathfinder, we’d like to hear from you. Please send us an email at CIERA-events@northwestern.edu.
Happy reading!
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ExoplanetsLearn about planets beyond our solar systemDownload & PrintWritten by Evan Anders Edited by Hailin Wang |
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Galaxy FormationExplore virtual galaxies through computer modelsDownload & PrintDownload & Print (Spanish Language Version)Written by Alex Gurvich Edited by Hailin Wang Translated by Elena González Prieto |
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CosmologyWays to think about the observable UniverseDownload & PrintDownload & Print (Spanish Language Version)Written by Shane Larson Edited by Hailin Wang Translated by Elena González Prieto |
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The Milky WayGet to know our home galaxyDownload & PrintDownload & Print (Spanish Language Version)Written by Cliff Johnson & Shi (Claire) Ye Edited by Hailin Wang Translated by Elena González Prieto |
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CareersHelp the young person in your life prepare for a career in astronomyDownload & PrintWritten by Gretchen L. Oehlschlager Edited by Hailin Wang |
Printing Tips
- Use regular letter-size copy paper (8.5 by 11 inch).
- Print in either color or black & white.
- Select Landscape, Actual Size, 2-sided (flip on short edge).
- Fold into a trifold pamphlet.
