

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Astronomer who figured out what the stars are made of in her early 20s and paved the way for female astronomers.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 30min
Best Of: The Highest of All Ceilings, Astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, known for her groundbreaking discovery of what stars are made of, paved the way for female astronomers. The podcast explores her journey of discovery, the challenges she faced, and her collaboration with astronomer Sergei Koposkin at the Harvard Observatory. It highlights the importance of women astronomers in reshaping scientific knowledge and their invaluable contributions to astrophysics.