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Exploring the contributions of women to the field of astronomy, this book highlights the lives and achievements of the female "computers" at Harvard College Observatory. It delves into their groundbreaking work in analyzing glass photographic plates that revolutionized the understanding of the universe. Through vivid storytelling, the author reveals how these women overcame societal barriers and played a crucial role in scientific advancements, ultimately changing the way we perceive the cosmos.
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The Planets, Dava Sobel
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Planets
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dava Sobel
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780142001165
- Category
- About Literature, Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the contributions of women to the field of astronomy, this book highlights the lives and achievements of the female "computers" at Harvard College Observatory. It delves into their groundbreaking work in analyzing glass photographic plates that revolutionized the understanding of the universe. Through vivid storytelling, the author reveals how these women overcame societal barriers and played a crucial role in scientific advancements, ultimately changing the way we perceive the cosmos.