How human 'computers' Annie Jump Cannon and Henrietta Swan Leavitt revolutionized astronomy
How human 'computers' Annie Jump Cannon and Henrietta Swan Leavitt revolutionized astronomy
In the early 20th century, a team of women went far beyond their job descriptions, not to mention the societal norms of the time, to revolutionize astronomy.
In the early 20th century, a team of women went far beyond their job descriptions, not to mention the societal norms of the time, to revolutionize astronomy.