Background
Littmann, Mark Evan was born on December 8, 1939 in St. Louis. Son of Lewis E. and Muriel Jane (Stein) Littmann.
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Totality Eclipses of the Sun 3RD Edition
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KKDGDC/?tag=2022091-20
Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System (Dover Books on Astronomy) by Littmann, Mark (2004) Paperback
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Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System, Updated and Revised
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037VM4YE/?tag=2022091-20
Totality: Eclipses of the Sun
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/019956552X/?tag=2022091-20
Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime
(Celebrates the return of Halley's comet with a wealth of ...)
Celebrates the return of Halley's comet with a wealth of facts and fantasy about comets. Features the superstitions, myths, and misconceptions surrounding their appearances. Reports on how comets were explained by the first sky-watchers. Recounts numerous tales about the effects comets have had on society and the role they have played in Earth's history. Shares the secrets and mysteries that enshroud Comet Halley as a harbinger of calamities and catastrophes. Records the history and discovery of this comet and discusses the plans scientists today have for studying the comet as it streaks through the constellations. Special Feature! A complete guide to the sightings of Halley's Comet! Tells where and when to get the best view of the comet. Shows what to look for and how to recognize what is seen. Also covers the equipment needed to see the comet.
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- Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime by Mark Littmann (1985-05-05)
- Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System (Wiley Science Editions) ("Planets Beyond" provides a highly entertaining...)
- Totality: Eclipses of the Sun by Mark Littmann (2008-09-22)
- Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime (Celebrates the return of Halley's comet with a wealt...)
Mark Evan Littmann
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961; Master of Arts, Hollins College, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1969.
Career
Director, Hansen Planetarium, Salt Lake City, 1965-1983; member honors program faculty, adjunct associate professor, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1966-1985; president, Starmaster Corporation, Knoxville, since 1981; science communicator, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, 1985-1987; freelance writer, Baltimore, 1987-1990; adjunct faculty, Loyola College, Baltimore, 1988-1990; professor journalism, chair of excellence in science, technical, and medical writing, U. Tennessee, since 1991. Adjunct Professor astronomy U. Tennessee.
Achievements
Works
book
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Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System (Wiley Science Editions)
("Planets Beyond" provides a highly entertaining introduct...)
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Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime
(Celebrates the return of Halley's comet with a wealth of ...)
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Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime
(Celebrates the return of Halley's comet with a wealth of ...)
- Comet Halley: Once in a Lifetime by Mark Littmann (1985-05-05)
- Totality Eclipses of the Sun 3RD Edition
- Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System (Dover Books on Astronomy) by Littmann, Mark (2004) Paperback
- Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System, Updated and Revised
- Totality: Eclipses of the Sun by Mark Littmann (2008-09-22)
- Totality: Eclipses of the Sun
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Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System (Wiley Science Editions)
Membership
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Distinguished lecturer 1985-1987), American Astronomical Society (full), National Association Science Writers.
Interests
Connections
Married Peggy Anne Owens, December 14, 1980. Children: Beth Ann, Owen Lewis.
Education
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1961
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1962
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1969
Career
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1965 - 1983
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1966 - 1985
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1966 - 1985
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1981
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1985 - 1987
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1987 - 1990
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1988 - 1990
Awards
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Recipient Svc. award International Planetarium Society, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society, 1978, Dudley/Pollock award Dudley Observatory, 1996. Grantee American Chemical Society, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Endowment for Humanities, National Science Foundation, Rockwell International Corporation, Institute Museum Superior vena cava syndrome, U. Tennessee.Recipient Svc. award International Planetarium Society, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society, 1978, Dudley/Pollock award Dudley Observatory, 1996. Grantee American Chemical Society, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Endowment for Humanities, National Science Foundation, Rockwell International Corporation, Institute Museum Superior vena cava syndrome, U. Tennessee.