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227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne

Anecdotally Speaking

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The Revolutionary Discoveries of Cecilia Payne in Astronomy

This chapter highlights Cecilia Payne's revolutionary dissertation that transformed astronomy by uncovering the Sun's true composition, revealing its abundant hydrogen content. Despite facing skepticism in a male-dominated field, her groundbreaking work ultimately earned recognition for its monumental impact on our understanding of the universe.

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