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Geburtsort | Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Beschreibung | Maria Mitchell (/məˈraɪə/; August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was an American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator. In 1847, she discovered a comet named 1847 VI (modern designation C/1847 T1) that was later known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet" in her honor. She won a gold medal prize for her discovery, which was presented to her by King Christian VIII of Denmark in 1848. Mitchell was the first internationally known woman to work as both a professional astronomer and a professor of astronomy after accepting a position at Vassar College in 1865. She was also the first woman elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. |
That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.
I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.
The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!
We especially need imagination in science.
