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
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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.