Book
Finding the speed of light : the 1676 discovery that dazzled the world / written by Mark Weston ; illustrated by Rebecca Evans.
Describes how Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780884485452
- ISBN: 0884485455
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm
- Publisher: Thomaston, Maine : Tilbury House Publishers, [2019]
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| Subject: | Römer, Ole, 1644-1710 > Juvenile literature. Light > Speed > Juvenile literature. Astronomy > Juvenile literature. Discoveries in science > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books for children. Nonfiction. Juvenile works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at scottsboropl.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scottsboropl | J 535 Wes | 32269001188757 | Juvenile - NonFiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Describes how Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece.
