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Clyde Tombaugh : Discoverer of Planet Pluto by David H. Levy (2007, Perfect)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherF&W Media, Incorporated

ISBN-101931559333

ISBN-139781931559331

eBay Product ID (ePID)52194749

Product Key Features

Book TitleClyde Tombaugh : Discoverer of Planet Pluto

Number of Pages232 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicAstronomy, Science & Technology

IllustratorYes

GenreScience, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorDavid H. Levy

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight11.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-004021

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal520.92aB

SynopsisIn early 1930, after spending countless nights in a cold dome carefully photographing minuscule portions of the sky, Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto. Today, as astronomers detect large new worlds at the edge of our solar system and a spacecraft embarks on its long journey to explore Pluto itself, we're finally beginning to sense the true significance of Tombaugh's find. Clyde Tombaugh is one of the best-known astronomers - amateur or professional - of the last century. Although famous for his discovery of Pluto, Tombaugh left his mark on many areas of astronomical discovery, from comets to variable stars to superclusters of galaxies. David Levy's biography of this planet hunter includes aspects of Tombaugh's life that may surprise readers who know him only for finding the ninth planet. Based on interviews with Tombaugh and his colleagues, friends, and family, this book also draws on the scientific record to offer a thorough account of the life of one of astronomy's most important figures. Book jacket., In 1930 astronomer Clyde Tombaugh made the discovery of a lifetime: the planet Pluto. His work remains relevant today as astronomers continue their search for planets in the outskirts of our solar system. This fascinating biography chronicles the life of one of the giants of 20th century astronomy.

LC Classification NumberQB36.T6L48 2006