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The glass universe
how the ladies of the Harvard Observatory took the measure of the stars
Book • 2016
In 'The Glass Universe', Dava Sobel chronicles the lives and achievements of the women who worked at the Harvard Observatory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
These women, often referred to as 'computers', meticulously analyzed glass photographic plates of the stars, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy.
The book highlights the contributions of women such as Williamina Fleming, Annie Jump Cannon, and Dr. Cecilia Helena Payne, and how their work advanced our understanding of the stars and the universe.
Sobel's narrative is based on diaries, letters, memoirs, and scientific papers, providing both scientific and personal insights into the lives of these pioneering women.
These women, often referred to as 'computers', meticulously analyzed glass photographic plates of the stars, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy.
The book highlights the contributions of women such as Williamina Fleming, Annie Jump Cannon, and Dr. Cecilia Helena Payne, and how their work advanced our understanding of the stars and the universe.
Sobel's narrative is based on diaries, letters, memoirs, and scientific papers, providing both scientific and personal insights into the lives of these pioneering women.
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Dava Sobel 's book that tells the story of the women who worked at the Harvard College Observatory.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as Dava Sobel 's book that tells the story of the women who worked at the Harvard College Observatory.
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The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel
Mentioned by Parul as the bestselling author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter, and The Glass Universe.
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