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Astronomy: Open Resources

Open Access Resources

Open Educational Resources were created by professors and course instructors to help reduce the cost of education. Texts and materials were developed under a Creative Commons license so they can be freely used by all.

 

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Open Access Texts & More

Click to find lists of physics textbooks. The emphasis is on 1st and 2nd year texts as the initial focus for open resources is on popular courses. Explore the sites to find the information you need. Some collections include materials such as lecture notes, assignments, sample tests, labs, etc.

eCampus Ontario

LibreTexts - core modules in astronomy and cosmology 

OER Commons

OpenStax - science textbooks, solutions, resources

Open Textbook Library - physics textbooks

Khan Academy

MIT Open Courseware

Open Yale Courses