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The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers

The Last Stargazers

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"The Last Stargazers" by Emily Levesque is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This book "combines the exciting travels of ... astronomer Emily Levesque with the misunderstood antics of a scrappy (and shrinking) crew of scientists working with stars and telescopes. She dissects both the romance and the real human curiosity that is so important to our exploration of space. Amidst the lonely quiet of stargazing to wild bears loose in the observatory, these love stories of astronomy show how scientists are going beyond the machines to infuse important creativity and intimate passion into the stars, inspiring future generations to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe's secrets"--

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Best For: Readers interested in the personal experiences of astronomers and the human side of scientific exploration.
Focus: The book explores the lives and challenges of astronomers who study stars and use telescopes, blending travel narrative with scientific inquiry.
Covers: It covers the culture and community of astronomers, the practical and emotional aspects of stargazing, and the intersection of creativity and science in astronomy.
Why It Matters: It highlights the importance of human curiosity and passion in advancing space science, offering insight into the people behind astronomical discoveries and inspiring future interest in the field.

"The Last Stargazers" by Emily Levesque is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Emily Levesque

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This book "combines the exciting travels of ... astronomer Emily Levesque with the misunderstood antics of a scrappy (and shrinking) crew of scientists working with stars and telescopes. She dissects both the romance and the real human curiosity that is so important to our exploration of space. Amidst the lonely quiet of stargazing to wild bears loose in the observatory, these love stories of astronomy show how scientists are going beyond the machines to infuse important creativity and intimate passion into the stars, inspiring future generations to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe's secrets"--

AuthorEmily Levesque
PublisherSourcebooks
Published2020
ISBN-139781492681076
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsBiography & Autobiography
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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