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Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This biography illustrates the accomplishments of a woman who developed a system of classifying stars and who-to this day-holds the record for identifying more stars than anyone else in the world. In 1925, Annie Jump Cannon became the first woman to be honored by Oxford University with a doctor of science degree. In addition to noting the achievements of the astronomer and her contributions to science, the book details Cannon's work and system of ranking stars by heat.

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Pelican

Release: September 26, 2011

ISBN: 1589809114

ISBN 13: 9781589809116

Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This biography illustrates the accomplishments of a woman who developed a system of classifying stars and who-to this day-holds the record for identifying more stars than anyone else in the world. In 1925, Annie Jump Cannon became the first woman to be honored by Oxford University with a doctor of science degree. In addition to noting the achievements of the astronomer and her contributions to science, the book details Cannon's work and system of ranking stars by heat.

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Pelican

Release: September 26, 2011

ISBN: 1589809114

ISBN 13: 9781589809116

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