Senior Social: The Women Who Measured the Stars

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Program Type:

Senior Socials

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on September 13, 2025 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

Over 100 years ago, female astronomers calculated the distances, temperatures, and composition of the stars, yet their legacies were eclipsed by their male counterparts. Historical interpreter Rebecca Tulloch will highlight the scientific contributions made by revolutionary astronomers Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Annie Jump Cannon, and Cecilia Payne.