Title:
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BEYOND JUPITER
THE STORY OF PLANETARY ASTRONOMER HEIDI HAMMEL |
By: |
Fred Bortz |
Format: |
Paperback |
List price:
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£14.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0309095522 |
ISBN 13: |
9780309095525 |
Publisher: |
NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS |
Pub. date: |
31 December, 1969 |
Pages: |
128 |
Description: |
Heidi Hammel is a planetary astronomer, a scientist who uses the world's most powerful telescopes to learn about planets. By making remarkable discoveries in the farthest reaches of our solar system, Heidi also helps us better understand the planet we call home. This book presents the fascinating story of this scientist and her science. |
Synopsis: |
Heidi Hammel is an out-of-this world explorer. With her feet planted firmly on Earth, she takes trips millions of miles out into space. How does she do this? Heidi Hammel is a planetary astronomer, a scientist who uses the worlda (TM)s most powerful telescopes to learn about planets. By making remarkable discoveries in the farthest reaches of our solar system, Heidi also helps us better understand the planet we call home. The giant planets Neptune and Uranus are Heidia (TM)s specialties. She was on the team that first spotted Neptunea (TM)s Great Dark Spot, a raging storm as big as Earth. Heidi also led a team of astronomers tracking the Great Comet Crash, a spectacular event in which a fragmented comet pounded Jupiter for an entire week. Therea (TM)s no telling what Heidi will find when she peers into a telescope. Thata (TM)s what makes her work exciting. Beyond Jupiter is the fascinating story of a scientist and her science. To tell this true tale of adventure, author Fred Bortz draws on firsthand accounts from Heidi and her friends, family, and colleagues. How did a down-to-earth girl grow up to be one of the worlda (TM)s most highly respected astronomers?The life story of Heidi Hammel will intrigue and inspire readers of all ages. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Henry (Joseph) Press |
Returns: |
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