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BLAST! [videorecording] by Davison, Victor.; Devlin, Mark Joseph.; Devlin, Paul,1963-; Kagan, Emily.; Martinez, Richard.cmp.(CARDINAL)809544; Netterfield, Barth.; BBC Storyville (Firm); DevlinPix (Firm); Discovery Channel Canada.(CARDINAL)326940; Docurama (Firm)(CARDINAL)215269; New Video Group.(CARDINAL)219113; Sveriges television.(CARDINAL)332309; Yleisradio Oy.(CARDINAL)316748;

Music, Richard Martinez.Starring: Mark Devlin, Barth Netterfield, Victor Davison.Five-time Emmy winner Paul Devlin follows his brother, Mark Devlin, Ph.D., to five continents, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, to launch a revolutionary new telescope on a NASA high-altitude balloon. They hope to look back in time to reveal a hidden universe of never-before-seen starburst galaxies. From catastrophic failure to transcendent triumph, their adventure exposes the surprising real life of scientists.DVD, NTSC; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Documentary television programs.; Science television programs.; Astrophysics; Balloons in astronomy.; Galaxies; Submillimeter waves.;

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Meet NASA inventor Chris Walker and his team's inflatable stargazers / by Adams, William D.(Childrens' author),author.;

"The reflectors used in the world's largest telescopes are big and heavy. Instead of glass and metal, could they be made of reflective plastic? How big could a space telescope be if you could blow up the main lens like a balloon? Learn how astronomer Chris Walker is designing the next generation of telescopes with inflatable technology. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding to teams working to develop bold new advances in space technology."--Back cover.1070L

Subjects: Biographies.; Walker, Chris (Astronomer); United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts; Astronomers; Space telescopes; Space telescopes; Telescopes; Telescopes; Astronomical instruments; Balloons in astronomy; Inventions; Inventors; Astronautics; Aerospace engineering;

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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;

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Goodnight exomoon [board book] : an astronomical parody / by Arcand, Kimberly,1975-author.(CARDINAL)401837; Kennedy, Kelly(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)404516; Parody of (work):Brown, Margaret Wise,1910-1952.Goodnight moon.(CARDINAL)817415;

٢In the great telescope room, there was a telephone, an atmospheric balloon, and a picture of a satellite flying by the moon... Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab. Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody٣-Back cover.

Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Fiction.; Astronomy; Astronomical instruments; Bedtime; Humorous stories; Stories in rhyme; Picture books;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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Book of millennium records. : the story of human achievement in the last 2,000 years. by McWhirter, Norris,1925-2004.(CARDINAL)515329;

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Projects with space / by Spilsbury, Louise.(CARDINAL)333019;

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.What's in space? -- The sun and stars -- Make this : constellation picture -- The solar system -- Make this : model solar system -- The planets -- Make this : Saturn model -- Earth -- Make this : sundial -- The moon -- Make this : moon phases picture -- Exploring space -- Make this : balloon rocket.Readers will take a trip into the final frontier, and, as they discover fascinating facts about the solar system, the moon, Earth, and beyond, they will also have the opportunity to make a model of Saturn, the solar system, a sundial, and even a balloon rocket. Eye-catching images of planets and galaxies will captivate stargazers, while craft activities will draw reluctant readers in. With quick fact boxes and photo blurbs with glossary words, readers will learn the secrets of the universe as they create fun models to share"--Provided by the publisher.4.8-11.3-6.4-8R

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Astronomy; Handicraft;

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Skygazing / by Claybourne, Anna,author.(CARDINAL)218739; Hyndman, Kerry,illustrator.(CARDINAL)675735; Claybourne, Anna.Skygazing :explore the sky in the day and night.; Claybourne, Anna.Skygazing :explore the sky in the night and day.;

[Night]. Night falls -- Dark skies -- Night stories -- Starry sky -- The planets -- The Moon -- Strange sights -- Bats take flight -- Birds of the night -- Night-flying bugs -- Into space -- Sky full of satellites -- City lights -- Amazing auroras -- Dawn. [Day]. Day begins -- Bright skies -- Ancient beliefs -- The Sun -- Cloud spotting -- Water from the sky -- Stormy skies -- Strange skies -- Birds of the air -- Insects and spiders -- Graceful gliders -- Balloons and blimps -- Planes and helicopters -- Hi-tech sky -- Dusk." With a double cover, one half of the book is focused on the sky during the day, while if you turn the book over the other half focuses on the sky at night. Inside, readers can discover all about airborne wildlife, weird weather, aircraft, stars and constellations, and their mythology. What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it's busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between - there's a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night's flying creatures and see the colors of the aurora borealis"--Publisher's description.IG940L

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Upside-down books.; Astronomy; Sky;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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