Jacqueline Mitton
5) Moon
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A guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.
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"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women faculty, disseminating their research, and recognizing their achievements"--
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An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...
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"Viaja con SuperEspacio a los confines más lejanos del universo para descrubrir las maravillas fascinantes del cosmos. Despega a bordo del cohete más rápido, visita las estrellas máss luminosas, oberva la supernova más grande y viaja por los cometas, los planetas y las galaxias del espacio infinito" --
"Based on recent research and discoveries, [this book] showcases everything you need to know about the Universe--from the Big Bang to the...