tailieunhanh - A TO Z OF SCIENTISTS IN SPACE AND ASTRONOMY

The best thing about writing a book on the A to Z of Scientists in Space and Astronomy is discovering that many of the most amazing contributions were made by ordinary people who loved gazing at the stars. Musicians, philosophers, priests, physicians, people who came from impoverished backgrounds, and those with untold wealth, have all contributed to our understanding of what we see when we look into the night sky, and where we fit into the scheme of things. Astronomy, unlike any other field, can be and has been significantly affected by amateurs. The stars are for everyone | NOTABLE SCIENTISTS A TO Z OF Scientists in Space and Astronomy Deborah Todd and Joseph a. Angelo Jr. 0 Facts On File Inc. A TO Z OF SCIENTISTS IN SPACE AND ASTRONOMY Notable Scientists Copyright 2005 by Deborah Todd and Joseph A. Angelo Jr. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact Facts On File Inc. 132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Todd Deborah. A to Z of scientists in space and astronomy Deborah Todd and Joseph A. Angelo Jr. p. cm. Notable scientists Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8160-4639-5 acid-free paper 1. Astronomers Biography. 2. Space sciences Biography. I. Angelo Joseph A. II. Title. III. Series. 2005 520 .92 2 dc22 2004006611 Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses associations institutions or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at 212 967-8800 or 800 322-8755. You can find Facts On File on the World Wide Web at http Text design by Joan M. Toro Cover design by Cathy Rincon Chronology by Sholto Ainslie Printed in the United States of America VB TECHBOOKS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is printed on acid-free paper. I know nothing with any certainty but the sight of stars makes me dream. Vincent Van Gogh All of us are truly and literally a little bit of stardust. William Fowler To the loves on this very tiny planet who have sprinkled their stardust into my life and believed in my dreams. To Jason my original and brightest star. To A from T. To Rob as always with love. To Jenny. To Gregg thank you for everything. To Rusty our beloved star. To Mom and Dad. To my Sister. Out of stardust comes poetry . . . To Jeb for .