| Author: | Richard Diedrichs | ISBN: | 9781370508778 |
| Publisher: | Richard Diedrichs | Publication: | September 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Diedrichs |
| ISBN: | 9781370508778 |
| Publisher: | Richard Diedrichs |
| Publication: | September 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Maria Mitchell was America's first professional female astronomer. In 1847, she discovered "Miss Mitchell's Comet," which won her a gold medal from the King of Denmark and instant fame. During her illustrious career, Maria added immensely to the field of astronomy, was hired as the first professor at Vassar College in 1865, and opened doors to women in science and in life.
Maria Mitchell was America's first professional female astronomer. In 1847, she discovered "Miss Mitchell's Comet," which won her a gold medal from the King of Denmark and instant fame. During her illustrious career, Maria added immensely to the field of astronomy, was hired as the first professor at Vassar College in 1865, and opened doors to women in science and in life.
