Maria Mitchell (An American Astronomical Pioneer)
Roy Gunson
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £40, expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th December 2021
- Tagged:
- Womens History | Astronomy | Comets | Usa
Maria Mitchell was born on August 1, 1818, in Nantucket, Massachusetts into a quaker family. Worked as a librarian for many years. Rose to fame as the first American to discover a telescopic comet. Even though having no formal university education, she became Professor of Astronomy at Vasser College, one of the foremost women's colleges in the USA. Was an early advocate for women's rights in the USA.
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I was born in 1950 and a member of the "baby boomer" generation. Married since 1976 with 2 sons I retired in 2011 after 32 years at Sheffield Hallam University. A degree in Physics from Bradford University led to jobs in various Research Associations (British Glass Research Association, British Iron & Steel Res Ass, Cutlery & Allied Trades Res Ass, Safety in Mines Res Establishment, Metal Box Plc) before settling down at Sheffield City Polytechnic - later to become Sheffield Hallam. I have been an amateur astronomer since age 10 or so. I also have a keen interest in history, a recreational wargamer (playing with toy soldiers!). and an interest in genealogy. Have been giving talks on Astronomy, Science, History and associated topics since retirement.
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