Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

Autori

• Carole Gerber

Parametri

• Biografie e pensieri
• Femminismo
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Annie Jump Cannon revolutionized astronomy with her star classification system, holding the record for identifying the most stars globally. In 1925, she became the first woman to receive a doctor of science degree from Oxford University. This biography highlights her groundbreaking contributions to science and her innovative method of ranking stars by heat, showcasing her remarkable achievements in a male-dominated field.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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