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How was Maria a pioneer?

Massachusetts astronomer Maria Mitchell discovered a comet on October 1, 1847, becoming the first woman to do so while using a telescope. King Frederick of Denmark awarded her a gold medal for her discovery, and the Republic of San Marino presented her with a copper medal. Later, Mitchell was made a professor of astronomy at Vassar. Her special studies focused on sunspots, nebulae, and satellites. Mitchell was a role model and icon for many women of that period; she was the first woman to be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. A crater on the moon was named after her.

This news arrived on: 08/17/2007

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