Miss Leavitt's stars : the untold story of the woman who discovered how to measure the universe
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, c2005.
Format
Book
ISBN
0393051285
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownell Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 522 JOH | On Shelf | |
| Fletcher Free Library - 3rd Floor - Adult Non-Fiction | 522.09 JOH | On Shelf | |
| Ilsley Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 522.09 Johnson | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, c2005.
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Street Date
0506
Language
English
ISBN
0393051285
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Radcliffe-educated Henrietta Swan Leavitt, fighting ill health and progressive deafness, stumbled upon a new law that allowed astronomers to use variable stars--those whose brightness rhythmically changes--as a cosmic yardstick. "Miss Leavitt's Stars" is both an account of how we measure the universe and the story of a neglected genius.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Johnson, G. (2005). Miss Leavitt's stars: the untold story of the woman who discovered how to measure the universe . W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George, 1952 Jan. 20-. 2005. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe. W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George, 1952 Jan. 20-. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe W.W. Norton, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Johnson, George. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe W.W. Norton, 2005.
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