Access to astronomy journal articles

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The discussion centers on accessing free astronomy journal articles, highlighting the challenge of obtaining full-text versions without incurring costs. Users recommend the physics arXiv as a valuable resource, where both abstracts and full articles can be downloaded at no charge. It is noted that while these papers are endorsed, they are not refereed unless they have a journal reference. This distinction is crucial for researchers seeking credible sources.

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  • Understanding of open-access publishing in scientific research
  • Familiarity with the physics arXiv platform
  • Knowledge of journal article referencing and peer review processes
  • Basic research skills for navigating academic databases
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  • Explore the physics arXiv for astronomy-related articles
  • Research the differences between refereed and non-refereed articles
  • Investigate other open-access databases like PubMed Central
  • Learn about the implications of open-access publishing on scientific research
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Researchers, students, and educators in the field of astronomy, as well as anyone interested in accessing scientific literature without financial barriers.

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Hey guys,

Do any of you know a free database with a wide variety of journal articles that I can search? I want the full text articles, but most databases search abstracts and then give you a link to a site where you have to pay for the full text version.

I mean I am told of these "must-read" astronomy journal articles and can never bloody access them. I guess you can't get everything for free, but I don't understand why you'd have to pay for scientific journal articles.
 
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Try the physics arXiv.

You can download the abstract and the full article for free.

Remember these papers are endorsed but not refereed unless they also have a journal reference.

Garth
 

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