hubble space telescope (spacecraft)

"The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990 was the first time humans had sent a telescope into space, beyond the distorting effects caused by looking through the Earth's atmosphere. Aided by . . . photography from Hubble, this book describes how Hubble gathers imagery and transmits it to Earth and discusses the telescope's . . . discoveries. It also explores the stormy weather on our solar system's planets and moons, star clusters, nebulas and the Milky Way Galaxy, star nurseries and Hubble's glimpses of distant galaxies in deep space"--OCLC.

"The story of Mike Massimino's life growing up in a working-class family and his determination to get the education and experience that would lead to his challenging but successful rise to become a NASA astronaut"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of Mike Massimino's life growing up in a working-class family and his determination to get the education and experience that would lead to his challenging but successful rise to become a NASA astronaut"--Provided by publisher.

"With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! Readers will [learn about] . . . the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides"--Provided by publisher.

"A picture book biography of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles such as weakening eyesight and teachers who did not believe astronomy was an appropriate career for a woman to lead the NASA team to build the Hubble Space Telescope. This is the . . . story of a female scientist's triumphs at a time when society discouraged women from pursuing scientific careers. It is also the story of an important milestone in the field of astronomy. But more than anything, it is a reminder to all of us: do what you love--and keep looking up"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of NASA astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, discussing her career and achievements.

The author describes his long journey to become an astronaut, highlighting his childhood obsession with space stemming from Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon, his education at Columbia and struggles at MIT, and three rounds of rejections at NASA before becoming an astronaut. Also discusses his first spacewalk, the "Columbia" shuttle accident, and his work on the Hubble Telescope.

Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them.

Readers learn about the Hubble Telescope through engaging illustrations and informative text.

Presents a collection of photographs of the planets, satellites, comets, stars, galaxies, and more from NASA Hubble Space Telescope.