Cover image for Beyond infinity : exploring the secrets of the universe with the James Webb Space Telescope / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.
Title:
Beyond infinity : exploring the secrets of the universe with the James Webb Space Telescope / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.
ISBN:
9781426376788

9781426376993
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Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2024]

©2024
Physical Description:
79 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Seeing into the past -- How did the Universe begin? -- What secrets hide in our solar system? -- How are stars born? -- Are we alone?
Summary:
"Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago, or asked yourself what might happen if galaxies collided? The James Webb Space Telescope gives us never-before-seen glimpses of the answers to these questions, showing us the birth and death of stars and galaxies, helping scientists find Earthlike planets, and even revealing asteroids closer to home. This book explains the amazing science of the James Webb Space Telescope in a fun and accessible way, helping kids understand the big questions the telescope will help us answer. In this book, you'll find tons of beautiful photographs taken by the telescope, all with kid-friendly captions. You'll learn how the telescope works and how it was built, hear stories about the team behind it and the science that made it possible, discover fun facts about the telescope, and meet real NASA scientists. Above all, you'll delve into the mysteries of the universe and find out just how much more there is to discover. Perfect for budding astronomers, this book is an ideal introduction to the out-of-this-world discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, full of the mind-blowing images that have captured the imagination of millions!" -- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1443493281
Availability:
West St. Paul - Temporary Wentworth Library~1
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