Guidebook for the scientific traveler [electronic resource]
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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!
Title |
Guidebook for the scientific traveler [electronic resource] : visiting astronomy and space exploration sites across America / Duane S. Nickell. |
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Edition |
1st ed. |
Publisher |
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press |
Creation Date |
c2008 |
Notes |
Includes index. English |
Content |
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 |
Series |
The scientific traveler |
Extent |
1 online resource (261 p.) |
Language |
English |
National Library system number |
997010715470205171 |
MARC RECORDS
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