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Book

NASA astronomer Nancy Grace Roman

Call Number

  • J 921 ROMAN (OSH)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2018]

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grade 4 to 6.

Summary

Nancy Grace Roman became NASA's first Chief of Astronomy and, ultimately, the "Mother of Hubble." Learn how Roman's passion for astronomy and her work on the Hubble Space Telescope project helped scientists capture breathtaking images of deep space.

Contents

  • Stargazing student
  • Finding her way
  • Joining NASA
  • Mother of Hubble
  • Timeline.

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