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Cutting-edge Hubble Telescope data / by Peterson, Christy,author.(CARDINAL)791984;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Our window on the universe? -- Hubble sees the light -- A new view of the solar system -- Old telescope, new science -- 3D Printer activity."With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! Readers will be fascinated by the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides."--Ages 8-11.Grades 4 to 6.800L
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Instructional and educational works.; Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Orbiting astronomical observatories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The universe in a mirror : the saga of the Hubble Telescope and the visionaries who built it / by Zimmerman, Robert,1953-(CARDINAL)651733;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-270) and index.
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Orbiting astronomical observatories.; Space astronomy;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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Hidden in the heavens : how the Kepler mission's quest for new planets changed how we view our own / by Steffen, Jason,1975-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Introduction -- 2. Designing the Kepler Mission -- 3. Early Results and the Science Team -- 4. Hot Jupiters and Hot Earths -- 5. Planetary Dynamics -- 6. Strange Stars and Star Systems -- 7. Planet Demographics -- 8. Kepler Shows Its Age -- 9. Kepler's Legacy."An insider's account of the NASA mission that changed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbitAre we alone in the universe? It's a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA's Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for planets orbiting Sun-like stars-especially Earth-like planets circulating in Earth-like orbits. What the Kepler space telescope found, Steffen reports, contradicted centuries of theoretical and observational work and transformed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbit. Kepler discovered thousands of planets orbiting distant stars-a bewildering variety of celestial bodies, including rocky planets being vaporized by the intense heat of their host star; super-Earths and sub-Neptunes, with properties simultaneously similar to and different from both Earth and Neptune; gas giants several times the size and mass of Jupiter; and planets orbiting in stellar systems that had only been imagined in science fiction.It was, Steffen says, the opportunity of a lifetime to work in the most exciting scientific field on the most awe-inspiring mission. He offers a unique, inside account of the work of the Kepler science team (and the sometimes chaotic interactions among team members), mapping the progress of the mission from the launch of the rocket that carried Kepler into space to the revelations of the data that began to flow to the supercomputer back at NASA-evidence of strange new worlds unlike anything found in our own solar system"--"This popular-level book offers an insider's account of NASA's Kepler Mission - a space telescope found nearly 1300 planets outside our solar system during its years of operation (2009-18) - including how it was conceived, operated, what it found, and how it forever changed what we know about planets in our galaxy"--
Subjects: Steffen, Jason, 1975-; Kepler (Spacecraft); Kepler (Spacecraft); Orbiting astronomical observatories.; Extrasolar planets;
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The Hubble Telescope launch / by Mikoley, Kate,author.(CARDINAL)416422;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Galileo's telescopes -- Why observe from space? -- The lst project -- Disaster strikes -- The long-awaited launch -- Hubble stats -- Hubble's achievements -- Servicing missions -- A crew of hundreds -- What's next?"The Hubble Space Telescope's findings have revolutionized the way we see and think about space. Its launch led to discoveries that have changed what we know about the universe. Readers of this indispensible volume will learn all about this incredible instrument, from how it was placed into orbit to how it still affects their lives today. Colorful photographs accompany engaging and informative text, providing a deeper insight into the workings and history behind the extraordinary telescope. This captivating book is sure to be popular among both space and history lovers alike"--Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Astronomy; Orbiting astronomical observatories;
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Infinite cosmos : visions from the James Webb Space Telescope / by Siegel, Ethan,1978-author.(CARDINAL)618514; Greene, Brian,1963-author of introduction.(CARDINAL)637524;
Design & construction -- Launch & deployment -- Sights & science."This book recounts the science and history of the James Webb Space Telescope, with stunning images"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; James Webb Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Space astronomy; Space telescopes.; Orbiting astronomical observatories.; Space astronomy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pillars of creation : how the James Webb Telescope unlocked the secrets of the cosmos / by Panek, Richardauthor(CARDINAL)324852;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-225) and index.Vision -- Mission -- First horizon: close to home -- Second horizon: close to homes? -- Third horizon: across the universe -- Final horizon: in the beginning."The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyes--and here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science, and what its revolutionary images are revealing." --
Subjects: Informational works.; James Webb Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Space telescopes.; Space astronomy; Space astronomy; Orbital astronomical observatories.;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 20
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Hubble's amazing universe [videorecording] / by Berry, Dana.(CARDINAL)546533; Chowder, Ken.(CARDINAL)164561; Sechler, Craig.; Spiegel, Beth.; National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.)(CARDINAL)326996; National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388; Skyworks Digital, Inc.;
Editor, Beth Spiegel ; writers, Dana Berry, Ken Chowder.Narrator: Craig Sechler."The Hubble Space Telescope has explored the creation of stars and planets, the glory of supernovas and the formation of super massive black holes, charted dark matter and changed forever our understanding of reality itself. Now, it's spiraling toward the Earth and astronauts are embarking on a dangerous mission to fix it. In Hubble's Amazing Universe, glimpse the far ends of the universe as seen through the amazing Hubble Space Telescope, and meet one of the astronauts risking everything to save it"--Container.Not rated.DVD, region 1; widescreen; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Astronomy.; Orbiting astronomical observatories; Space rescue operations.; Space telescopes.; Space vehicles;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Hubble legacy : 30 years of discoveries and images / by Bell, Jim,1965-author.(CARDINAL)667358; Grunsfeld, John Mace,1958-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)430589;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Engineering & history -- Science. Solar Systems ; Stars ; Nebulae ; Galaxies ; The distant universe -- Beyond Hubble.This is the definitive book on the Hubble Space Telescope, written by noted astronomer Jim Bell. Looking deep into space, by definition, means looking back in time--and the Hubble Space Telescope can look very far back, including at stars, nebulae, and galaxies that are millions, even billions, of years old. If there is a single legacy of Hubble as it turns 30 years old and nears the end of its useful life, it is this: It has done more to chronicle the origin and evolution of the known universe than any other instrument ever created. Hubble has also captured an astounding collection of ultraviolet images that include geysers of solar light, Mars' famous dust storms, exploding stars, solar flares, globular clusters, and actual galaxies colliding. As for scientific milestones, Hubble has helped us learn that the universe is 13.8 billion years old, that just about every large galaxy features a black hole at its center, and that it's possible to create 3-D maps of dark matter. Hubble Legacy will not only feature the most stunning imagery captured by the telescope, but also explain how Hubble has advanced our understanding of the universe and our very creation.--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Orbiting astronomical observatories; Space astronomy; Space telescopes; Galaxies; Stars; Nebulae;
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Observatories in space / by Stille, Darlene R.,author.(CARDINAL)275009; World Book, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)170438;
"An introduction to observatories in space with information about their history and use. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.1130L
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Space telescopes; Astronomical observatories; Astronomical instruments; Telescopes; Orbiting astronomical observatories; Astronomy; Astronautics in astronomy;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Our solar system. [videorecording] by Wonderscape Entertainment (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)347532;
Satellite footage, telescopic photos and animation are used to teach young viewers about the many fascinating aspects of our solar system. Kids are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories and space exploration. They will discover exciting facts about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution and rotation. This program also features discussions of the sun, comets, asteroids and meteors.Ages 8-13.DVD.
Subjects: Children's films.; Educational films.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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