Williamina Paton Fleming
Roy Gunson
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 + petrol
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 31st December 2024
- Tagged:
- Astronomy | Victorian | Women In Science
Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming never took a photograph of an astronomical object. She probably never took a photograph of anything. She however holds a place in the annals of Astronomy and Astrophotography for her discovery of one of the most photographed and recognisably astronomical object and of a new type of star
So, let’s relate how a single mother from Dundee abandoned by her husband in Boston USA with no scientific training became one of the Worlds most renowned astronomers.
Views: 21 | Enquiries: 0About Roy Gunson
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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