Listening to the Stars: Jocelyn Bell Burnell Discovers Pulsars
- Type: Books
- By: Jodie Parachini
- Age Category: Children
- Genre: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction
- Recommended by: Katie S.
- ISBN/UPC: 9780807545638 Check Catalog
An inspiring story about an astrophysicist who discovered a new type of star called a pulsar
Jocelyn Bell Burnell pursued her dreams to study science - astronomy and physics - despite opposition. As a graduate student she helped build a radio telescope and discovered a new type of star called a pulsar. This is a great story for anyone who loves astronomy and reading about scientific discoveries.