Thankfully, things are changing, though women still account for only 15 percent of astronomers worldwide. ... 9 Famous Female Aviators. 11 Cultural Traditions Protected by UNESCO.

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Caroline Herschel, the first English professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that are still important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her ...

The Female Astronomers Hidden by Science's Male Elite . Robin McKie The Guardian September 2, 2024 Smithsonian ... Eighty-five years ago, several dozen eminent astronomers posed for a photograph ...