How Long to Read Inside the Star Factory

How Long Does it Take to Read Inside the Star Factory?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Inside the Star Factory by Chris Gunn

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A fascinating, ground-level backstage pass to the creation, launch, and reach of the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s largest orbiting astronomy observatory, is now nearly a million miles from Earth, probing the first stars and galaxies, documenting the structure and evolution of the universe, and searching for signs of life in other solar systems. In a series of extraordinary photographs, Inside the Star Factory tells the story of the Webb Telescope from conception to launch—a marvel of ingenuity and engineering that entailed more than 100 million people hours over a span of thirty years. The project’s lead photographer Chris Gunn was there from the start, documenting the Webb’s tumultuous history—the behind-the-scenes details of its construction, from the cutting-edge technology required for an observatory operating at temperatures as low as –370°F, beyond reach for repair, to the human story of an engineering team pursuing an unprecedented goal under incomparable pressure. Derided as the “telescope that ate astronomy,” billions of dollars over budget, ten years over schedule, nearly canceled twice, Webb was simply too big to fail. Accompanied by science writer Christopher Wanjek’s overview of the Webb’s history and profiles of the scientists and engineers who built it, this exclusive illustrated guide shows readers the heady world of scientific discovery at the very limits of human knowledge—and the very beginning of space and time.

How long is Inside the Star Factory?

Inside the Star Factory by Chris Gunn is 189 pages long, and a total of 48,951 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Inside the Star Factory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 27 minutes to read Inside the Star Factory aloud.

What Reading Level is Inside the Star Factory?

Inside the Star Factory is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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