| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Out of the lab: extreme jobs in science |
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Out of the lab.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is an astronomer? -- An extreme workplace -- Astronomy in the desert -- Astronomy in the skies -- Airborne observatories -- Astronomy at the South Pole -- IceCube -- Meet the Cubers -- Life at IceCube -- Meteorite hunters -- Seeing space from space -- Walking in space. |
| Audience |
3-6. |
| Summary |
Explores the work of astronomers, including information on their working conditions, their tools, and important scientific discoveries. |
| Subject |
Astronomy -- Juvenile literature.
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Astronomers -- Juvenile literature.
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Astronomical observatories -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781477712894 library binding |
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1477712895 library binding |
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9781477713785 paperback |
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1477713786 paperback |
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9781477713792 (6-pack) |
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1477713794 (6-pack) |
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