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Maria Mitchell

An American astronomer who, in 1847, by using a telescope, discovered a comet which as a result became known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet" (Wikipedia).

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American astronomer

Born 1 August 1818
Died 28 June 1889

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  • Cover of: Maria Mitchell: life, letters, and journals

    Cover of edition mariamitchellli00goog First published in 1896 — 8 editions
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  • Cover of: The collegiate education of girls: read before the Association for the Advancement of Women, at its annual congress, held at Boston, October, 1880

    First published in 1881 — 2 editions
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We need a photo of Maria Mitchell

American astronomer

Born 1 August 1818
Died 28 June 1889

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Astronomers, Biography, Education (Higher), Women astronomers, Women scientists, Young women

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United States

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Maria Mitchell (1818-1889)

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September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
December 31, 2016 Edited by Agnes Reid Gutenberg link added
December 31, 2016 Edited by Agnes Reid Very brief bio with Wikipedia & Gutenberg links
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import