Aug. 1 is Women Astronomers Day, highlighting the historical achievements of women in astronomy. The designation honors the birthdate, in 1818, of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer ...
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The librarian who became Palomar's first female telescope operator, and who discovered her own comets
More times than she can remember, Jean Mueller stood on the catwalk of the 200-inch Hale Telescope at the Palomar Observatory scanning the night sky, trying to time the exact moment to close the dome.
Introduction -- 1. A Clever and Determined Wife -- 2. The Labyrinths of Heaven -- 3. Martyr to Astronomy -- 4. The Art of Navigation -- 5. Celebrities -- 6. Queen of Science -- 7. In the Shadow of ...
Aug. 1 is Women Astronomers Day, highlighting the historical achievements of women in astronomy. The designation honors the birthdate, in 1818, of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Jean Mueller became Palomar Observatory’s first female telescope operator in 1985, breaking decades-old gender ...
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