Miss Leavitt's stars the untold story of the woman who discovered how to measure the universe
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, [2005].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 162 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County Public Library - NONFICTION | 522.04 JOHNSON | On Shelf |
| Lamar Public Library (C426) - YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION | Y 522.09 JOH | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, [2005].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Atlas books."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-150) and index.
Description
Recounts the story of Radcliffe-educated Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who in the face of ill health and progressing hearing loss discovered a new law that enabled astronomers to use variable stars in order to measure the universe.
Target Audience
All Ages.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Johnson, G. (2005). Miss Leavitt's stars: the untold story of the woman who discovered how to measure the universe (First edition.). W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George, 1952-. 2005. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe. W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George, 1952-. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe W.W. Norton, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe First edition., W.W. Norton, 2005.
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