women astronomers

Presents a brief biography of Maria Mitchell, the first female American astronomer.

Presents a look at the life and career of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work using the world's most powerful telescopes to study the planets.

Examines how astronomer Caroline Herschel, aviator Amy Johnson, and astronaut Sally Ride made significant contributions in the work of their choice despite male prejudice.

A biography of the first female science professor at Vassar College and the first American woman astronomer.

Profiles women from throughout history and around the world who have made contributions to the study of astronomy, and discusses the challenges they faced in pursuing their interests and careers in the field.

A biography of the first female science professor at Vassar College and the first American woman astronomer.

An illustrated biography of the pioneering woman astronomer Henrietta Leavitt.

A biography of astronomer Annie Jump Cannon who helped develop the system for classifying the temperature of stars.

Brief biographies of ten American astronomers, including Maria Mitchell, Percival Lowell, and Carl Sagan.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the first woman astronomer in America.