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The Highest of All Ceilings: Astronomer Cecilia Payne
The Highest of All Ceilings: Astronomer Cecilia Payne
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Cecilia Payne was in her early 20s when she figured out what the stars are made of. Both she and her groundbreaking findings were ahead of their time. Continuing the legacy of women working at the Harvard Observatory, Cecilia charted the way for a generation of female astronomers to come. This episode of Lost Women of Science: shorts follows Cecilia’s journey of discovery, journals her drive and determination against all odds, and takes you to the Harvard Observatory itself to walk in Cecilia’s footsteps.
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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