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1 online resource |
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The lure of the stars -- An aspiring astronomer -- Cornell and the rotating universe -- Georgetown, Gamow and galaxies -- A professional astronomer at last -- The call of the dome -- The delight of discovery -- Adventures in Andromeda -- Bright light on dark matter -- The dynamic universe -- Speaking out for women -- Wonderful life. |
| Summary |
"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women faculty, disseminating their research, and recognizing their achievements"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Rubin, Vera C., 1928-2016.
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Rubin, Vera C., 1928-2016 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJgt3hd7pdCQ79YQT9VKVC |
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Astronomers -- United States -- Biography.
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Women astronomers -- United States -- Biography.
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Dark matter (Astronomy)
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology. |
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Astronomers |
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Dark matter (Astronomy) |
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Women astronomers |
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq |
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Biographies
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Mitton, Simon, 1946- author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtCDf3CgHjHTDQG8KQDv3
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780674919198 067491919X (DLC) 2020032833 (OCoLC)1196839927 |
| ISBN |
9780674259386 (electronic bk.) |
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0674259386 (electronic bk.) |
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9780674259362 (electronic bk.) |
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067425936X (electronic bk.) |
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9780674919198 |
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067491919X |
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