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Old 27-June-2005, 01:10 PM
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Since Arneb is up, but looks to be AWOL, can I ask a question since so many of your questions are over my head (no pun intended).

This can go in the Notable Women in History thread too:

What was the name of the female astronomer who classified several hundred thousand stars by color, which was eventually compiled into the Henry Draper Catalog? She was also the first woman to receive a doctorate in astronomy.

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Annie Jump Cannon
Well, you wasted no time with that! =D> Now I can post in the notable woman thread. It's your turn for a question.

Edit: Nope, I forgot that Sts60 already mentioned her as a Notable Woman in History.
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