Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler : Visiting Astronomy and Space Exploration Sites Across America.
Title:
Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler : Visiting Astronomy and Space Exploration Sites Across America.
Author:
Nickell, Duane S.
ISBN:
9780813545615
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (261 pages)
Series:
The Scientific Traveler
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Native American Astronomy -- Chapter 2: Optical Telescopes -- Chapter 3: Radio Telescopes -- Chapter 4: Planetaria- Theaters of the Sky -- Chapter 5: NASA and Space Exploration -- Chapter 6: Space Museums -- Chapter 7: Astronomers, Astronauts, and Einstein -- Chapter 8: Aliens? -- Chapter 9: Space Rocks -- Chapter 10: Top Ten Out-of-This-World Experiences -- A State-by-state List of Sites -- Index -- About the Author.
Abstract:
A one-of-a-kind guidebook for planning astronomy and space-themed trips across America--50 space-related and astronomical attractions grouped by theme; state-by-state index of destinations; detailed descriptions, visitor information and websites for every site.Albert Einstein Memorial * Adler Planetarium * Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center * Keck Telescope * Meteor Crater * NASA Exhibit of Buzz Aldrin's boot print * Rose Center for Earth and Space Science and many, many more!.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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