The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
Title
:
The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
Personal Author EPSB
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Kirsten W., Larson
Summary
:
This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.
Year Published
:
2023
Physical Description
:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Personal Subject
:
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, 1900-1979.
Subject
:
Women astronomers -- Biography.
Astronomers -- Biography.
Astrophysicists -- Biography.
Astrophysics.
Stars -- Formation.
Genre
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Biographies.
Added Author
:
Roy, Katherine.
Summary
:
This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.
ISBN
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9781452172873
Publisher
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San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023]
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Elmwood | 520.92 LAR | Book | 30204000230773 | Non-Fiction |